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Sexuality and Sexual Health - Adolescence

As your sexuality goes through this evolution, it's normal to have concerns such as these:

  • Am I normal?
  • Is masturbation normal?
  • Am I gay?
  • Are sexual fantasies normal?
  • How do I know if I am ready for sex?
  • How do I say no if I don't want to have sex?
  • Am I able to get pregnant?
  • Can I get someone pregnant?
  • Can I get AIDS or other sexually transmitted diseases (STIs)?
  • How do I know if I have an STI?
  • What type of birth control should I use?
  • How do I get my partner to use a condom?
  • Is there something wrong with me if I've never had an orgasm?
  • Is it normal to lose my erection when I am with a girl?
  • How do I deal with relationship problems?

Some of these questions have easy answers: yes, masturbation is normal; yes, sexual fantasies are normal. Others have more complex answers and will take time and experience to sort out.

Because teens are at a high risk of getting an STI, it’s important to know what they are and how to avoid getting them

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are diseases that can be transmitted between people when they have vaginal, oral or anal sex. Other diseases such as herpes can also be transmitted via skin-to-skin contact.

You can have an STI:

  • At any age
  • And not know about it for months even years as you may be infected but have no symptoms
  • And infect others without knowing it
  • And become infertile if it remains untreated
  • Even after the symptoms have been treated
  • And, with the right treatment, often be completely cured.

If you have had sex and you start to experience the following symptoms see your doctor or Family Planning Victoria.

  • Unusual vaginal bleeding
  • A discharge (like snot) from the penis or vagina
  • Sores, lumps or rashes around or on the penis, anus or vagina
  • Burning feeling when you urinate
  • Itching around the vagina, penis or anus.

Remember if you have had sex without a condom you may still be infected with an STI even though you have no symptoms. So go and see a doctor if you think you might be at risk.

It’s no big deal — many STIs can be treated.

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