Sexual health

Sexual health is an important part of adolescent development. Starting sexual activity however, when lacking adequate understanding and skills for protection, places adolescents at a higher risk of unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

The following resources focus on the importance of adolescent sexual health. Each resource explains what each topic means and why it’s important for you to consider as parents and carers, as well as top tips and signposting to information that can help you and your adolescent child.