When I was 16, I was diagnosed with endometriosis. Endometriosis is extensive growth of the endometrial tissue outside of the uterus. It can grow anywhere in the body, but is usually around the uterus and reproductive organs. In the UK, around 1 in 10 women and people with a womb have endometriosis. I hadn’t raised these issues with my doctors previously because I thought this type of pain was... Source ..read more

Dating apps are only for over 18s. Before you do anything, make sure you know what you want from dating apps. Is it a relationship? Something casual? What kind of person are you looking for? All these are really important questions you need to know before getting a dating app. It can be hard to find what you’re looking for if you’re not sure what that is, meaning you could just end up wasting your... Source ..read more

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I remember downloading my first dating app when I was around 14 (yes, it was one specifically targeting 13-17 year olds). Everyone else was doing it and I felt like I needed to be involved, but it wasn’t until I was around 17 when I started wanting a more genuine romantic relationship. I think now looking back, most of this want was because of constant peer pressure, being one of the ‘odd one out... Source ..read more

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This page is about the reproductive system of women and people with a uterus (womb). It talks about the reproductive system, the menstrual cycle, periods and how pregnancy happens. Information about the reproductive system of men and people with penises. You might have heard about the menstrual cycle, or menstruation, in relation to having periods, but there is so much more to know! Source ..read more

Periods and PMS Your period and the days leading up to it can be a challenging time of the month. The drop in hormones at this time can bring different changes to your body including cramps, muscle aches, spots and breast tenderness. It can also brings changes to your emotions including becoming more irritable, anxious and less sociable. Everyone’s experience of their period is different – some... Source ..read more

Content warning This page has discussion of suicidal thoughts, bullying and unwanted sexual imagery I was 11 years old when I first started using social media. The first type of social media platform I got was Instagram, which is where most of my negative online experiences occurred. At first I was really excited, like any other child would be, finally being able to express myself and talk to... Source ..read more

This page is aimed at young people. Are you a parent, carer or professional working with young people? Read this page with information relevant to you Child Sexual Exploitation is when someone under 18 is targeted by a person or group of people and forced, tricked or persuaded into sexual activity. This could include being forced, tricked or persuaded into: Child sexual exploitation can happen to... Source ..read more