Sex and relationships

Teenagers are learning about sex and relationships from various sources, including parents, social media, schools and peers. If they are accessing this via friends or socials, it can cause pressure and anxiety. It's important to encourage your teen to develop emotional intelligence regarding sex and relationship issues to help them navigate these topics safely and healthily. Our advice section explores healthy and unhealthy relationships, consent and the impact of pornography on real life relationships. We also look at how to support your LGBTQ+ teen and teen pregnancy.

Our sex and relationships advice articles

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We're here for families

Encouraging your teen to make healthy and informed choices can help them in their relationships. If you would like some guidance on how to tackle these issues, you can call us on our helpline on 0808 800 222, send us a message on WhatsApp on 07441 444125, talk to us via our live chat service or email us at askus@familylives.org.uk

We have a dedicated section on our forums on all topics related to parenting teens. Our forums are a safe space if you would like to share issues or dilemmas with others who understand what you are going through. Our forums are moderated by our team of moderators who are trained to provide support to families.

How we can help

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Useful organisations

BROOK provides free and confidential sexual health advice and contraception to young people up to the age of 25.

FFLAG is dedicated to supporting families and their LGBTQ+ loved ones.

Encourage your teen to speak to the team at The Mix who provide support to young people on any challenge they are facing.

Young Minds who can give your teeen some much needed emotional support if they are struggiing with their feelings.