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Sex and Sexuality
A significant number of children and young people leaving care report that they are not given enough help to learn about sex and sexual health....
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What teenagers need to know about sex
These are some of the things teenagers need to know about sex Their emotions and relationships are just as important as the physical acts What's...
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Sexuality, preference & orientation
No one chooses their sexuality, it comes from within No one can change their sexual orientation just by deciding to Carers or therapists can't change...
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Sexuality & children with a disability
Children with an physical or intellectual disability need sex education too. They go through the exact same developmental stages as any other...
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When sexual activity triggers memories of trauma
Sometimes sexual activity in adolescence is a trigger for memories of past abuse. If you think the child in your care is struggling with traumatic...
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Getting help
If you find it too difficult to talk with a child in your care about sexual issues or answer their questions, it is important to seek support....
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Definitions
It’s helpful to have an understanding of the words to use and their meanings when talking about sex and sexuality. |Sex | Whether a person feels they...
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