NHS Lanarkshire Sexual Health

Young People

Sex can feel really great, especially with someone that you really like, but when you start to have sex you have to be able to take responsibility for your actions and for your feelings. By practising safer sex (using condoms) you are protecting yourself and your partner against STIs.

Excuses/Answers for not using Condoms

If you have had unprotected Penetrative sex or you think that the condom burst, you should consider a check-up for STIs and getting emergency Contraception.
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Condoms!

Yes we know. You’ve heard all about them and you’re probably a bit fed up with hearing about them. However, here’s a few things you might not know.
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Safer Sex

We know all the reasons why it’s a good idea to have Safer sex, but how do you do it?
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Young Men

Is it really true that only young women are interested in relationships and that young men aren’t interested in taking care of themselves and their partners? NO! It’s not true that boys are only interested in Sex and don’t have strong feelings.
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Young Women

Is it really true that only young women should take responsibility for Sex and relationships and all the feelings and practical stuff that goes with that?
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Sexual Feelings

While many adults would like to pretend otherwise, young people start to have sexual feelings at around 11 or 12.
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Age of Consent

In Scotland it is legal for men and women to have Sex once they are over 16 years of age. It is legal for men to have sex with men if they are both over 16 years of age.
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Confidentiality

Article One - Confidentiality - it's your right: How the NHS protects your personal health information.

Article Two - Consent - your rights: If you are under 16 this information is for you.

Article Three - Have Your Say – Your Right To Be Heard

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