If you have unprotected sex, there is a chance that you’ll get pregnant. But how can you increase those chances? What do you need to take care of and keep healthy once you find out you’re expecting?
Steph Haase
Penis: top five facts
Penises come in all kinds of different shapes and sizes… But what’s normal? And can you really tell the length of a man’s penis by looking at his nose? Do all men have spontaneous erections? And what exactly is an ejaculation?
Jealousy: top five facts
Jealousy – that gnawing feeling when you see your lover flirting with someone else. Or you overhear a phone call from an ex. Maybe you suspect your partner is cheating. Or maybe you’re just the jealous type. Too much jealousy can wreck a relationship…
First time sex: top five facts
First time sex or ‘losing your virginity’ is something you won’t forget. It can be scary but also exciting and special. So it’s important to make it a nice experience.
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.
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.
Homosexuality and the law
To say that homosexuality is seen differently in different parts of the world is putting it mildly. Cultural and personal attitudes towards homosexuality vary widely.
Lesbian, gay, and bisexual
Everyone has a sexual orientation. Who do you feel sexually, romantically and emotionally attracted to?
5 hygiene tips for men
When you kiss or have sex, it’s nice if you’re clean and smell fresh. Brush your teeth, shower regularly, and wear clean clothes.
Fertility and infertility
Fertility is a word to describe whether someone is capable of making a child. For a woman this refers to the health of your eggs and ability to get and stay pregnant.
Pads and tampons
The two most common products to absorb the blood during your period are pads (also called sanitary pads, sanitary towels, sanitary napkins, or maxi pads) and tampons.
Menstruation and ovulation: here’s all you need to know
Towards the end of puberty, you start having periods. Having a period means losing some blood through your vagina approximately once a month.