Relationships
Sexuality
Young gay, lesbian and bi-sexual people have the right to feel supported, respected and safe, to be listened to and understood.
Our Careers Advisers and Youth Workers can help with personal things that might be stopping you getting on with your life, and can talk to you about anything that might be worrying you.
There are also loads of organisations you can contact for further help, information and advice.
Sexual Health
There are lots of places to get free advice about sexual health, contraception and STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections). Click here to find out more.
If used properly, a condom is one of the best ways for people who are sexually active to help avoid sexually transmitted infections as well as to help prevent unwanted pregnancies. However, it’s important to know how to properly use a condom and to use one every time you have sex for them to be most beneficial. You can access free condoms from Connexions. There are trained staff that can shown you how to use condoms properly at our Hubs and bases. Click here to find out where you can access free condoms.
Family and friends
Families, friends and partners are extremely important to most people but every relationship can have its problems! If you do have a problem with someone, try to talk to them about it openly and you’re more likely to find a solution. If you can’t, talking to a friend, relative, teacher, youth worker or your Careers Adviser may help. There are also helplines you can call.
Lots of young people need extra support dealing with:
- Parents splitting up
- Step parents and step families
- Becoming a parent, either with a partner or on your own
- Being a Young Carer
- Adoption and Fostering
- Coping with illness or death of a loved one
- Being bullied
- Being hurt
Emotional, physical or sexual abuse is never the fault of the person being abused. If this is happening to you or someone you know, then there are several agencies you can talk to. However, you need to be aware that some agencies, such as Social Services or the Police, may be bound to act on the information you give them, whether you want them to or not. Ask about their policy on confidentiality before you talk to them. For free confidential online advice visit KOOTH
