An orgasm might be the Holy Grail of sex, but it can be hard to know how to talk about it . This episode focuses on masturbation as a normal, healthy activity – an alternative to reaching orgasm through intercourse, which is safer, doesn't need a partner, and might even provide health benefits…
This episode includes testimony from people who have been affected first-hand by sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and their serious long-term effects. Valuable information on prevention, symptoms, testing and treatment is also provided, as well as some shocking statistics on the prevalence of STIs among young people.
In this episode we find out the truth about boys' and girls' most intimate areas. Does penis size and shape matter? Should girls worry about their hair 'down there'? How different are we? There is also some frank discussion about what young people think the opposite sex expect from a sexual encounter.
Even though young people often know the importance of using condoms, many are too embarrassed, forgetful, or sometimes drunk, to broach the subject of protection. This episode offers practical strategies and solutions to help keep teens safe, including information about all the different options when it comes to contraception.
In a world where sex is purported to be the best thing ever, where sexualised images are commonplace, and where teens often feel pressurised into having sex too soon, is it becoming a taboo not to be sexually active? This episode features young people who, for a range of reasons, are not having sex, and focuses on the benefits of waiting until you are emotionally, not just physically, ready.