The low down: your guide to sexual health and relationships
This guide provides information about relationships, consent, sex and sexual health. Share with young people, particularly those from a non-English speaking background, to support their understanding.
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This resource was written and designed in consultation with culturally and linguistically diverse young people.
How this resource can help
Use this resource to
Support young people to learn about healthy relationships and respect
Explain consent and why it is important in relationships and for sexual activity
Provide accessible information for young people who may benefit from plain language resources
Support conversations about sex, relationships, boundaries and communication
It covers
Different types of relationships and healthy relationship behaviours
Questions young people may have about sex and readiness
Consent, communication and respecting boundaries
Basic information about bodies, sex and sexual wellbeing
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If you are a young person
You’re in the right place! This is a guide written for you – it explains the basics about sex, relationships, consent and sexual health. If you’re worried about something specific, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Last reviewed by Together We Can: 10 July 2026
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