Love Matters

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Disabled and LGBT: double the trouble

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I want my erection to stay harder for longer

10 things you need to know about FGM

Coming out: it's complicated!

Blush-free facts and stories about love, sex, and relationships

Top facts

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Sexual Orientation

Being supportive of the LGBT

You don’t have to be gay, lesbian, or bisexual to recognize the injustice and discrimination that the people in these communities face. You may be straight, but you can still be an ally or supporter.

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Female Body

Puberty in girls: what to expect

Most girls notice that their bodies start to change anywhere between the age of 9 and 16. Some girls start and end puberty earlier than others.

Male Body

Puberty in boys: what to expect

Most boys notice that their bodies start to change anywhere between the ages of 9 and 15. Some boys start and end puberty earlier than others.

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Being Pregnant

Miscarriage

If you’re pregnant, hopefully it will end with you holding a healthy baby. But things can go wrong.

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Female Body

Vaginal discharge: what's this on my underwear?

Everybody releases fluids from their genitals. Women see and smell their vaginal fluids a bit more. How do women know what is normal for their bodies, and how do they know what is not normal?

Choosing the right birth control

Birth control: how well does it work?

There are two ways to rate how well birth control methods work. You can say how good they are if people use them perfectly. Or you can look at what happens in real life – because people aren’t usually perfect!