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You should be able to find answers to any questions that you have about local services, sex and relationships on this website. If you're looking for something quickly have a look at the site map below or use the search bar at the top of the screen.
If you need to talk to somebody straight away you can call Sexwise on 0800 28 29 30 or Child line on 0800 1111.
If you don't want to talk on the phone you can visit The ChildLine website to email, text message or instant chat with a trained advisor. They can help you with any problems or worries, including sex and relationships issues.
If you're worried about someone who you think could be in an abusive relationship then read our booklet How to help your mates - young people and relationship violence.
Female Genital Mutilation
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is when the female genitals are cut or partly removed for non medical reasons.
Some of the reasons given for FGM include; protecting family honour, preserving tradition, ensuring a woman’s chastity, cleanliness and as a preparation for marriage. FGM has severe immediate and long term health consequences, it has no religious justification and it is illegal in the UK.
If you are concerned about FGM happening to you or someone you know, you should speak with your school nurse, your GP or you can contact the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on 020 7008 1500 or visit their website at www.fco.gov.uk/fgm
Fact
A survey found that 55% of young people have had unprotected sex at least once.
If you have had sex without a condom it is important to get checked out.
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