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Working in partnership with the Warwickshire Teenage Pregnancy Partnership Board
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Based on the designs of Warwickshire Specialist Health Promotion Service
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Learning about relationships and sex is a normal part of growing up. Having a sexual relationship is a healthy adult activity but there is no right time to begin.
Some young people feel ready for a sexual relationship before others. It is easy to be influenced by friends or partners.
Remember - it is illegal to have sex with anyone under 16 years old.
Usually sex is best when part of a loving relationship.
The following key messages are supported by the Warwickshire Teenage Pregnancy Strategy when considering relationships.
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| Only have sex if it is the right time for you. |
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| No-one should ever be persuaded or forced to have sex or any sort of physical contact if they don’t want. |
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| Your body is your own, and saying “No” is your right – “It is okay to say no”. Say “No” firmly and clearly. |
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| Feel positive about who you are and what your choices are. You are unique and special. |
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| Visit the Ways to Negotiate Safer Sex page. |
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