how to recognise the characteristics and positive aspects of healthy one-to-one intimate relationships, which include mutual respect, consent, loyalty, trust, shared interests and outlook, sex and friendship.
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that all aspects of health can be affected by choices they make in sex and relationships, positively or negatively, e.g. physical, emotional, mental, sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing.
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the facts about reproductive health, including fertility, and the potential impact of lifestyle on fertility for men and women and menopause.
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that there are a range of strategies for identifying and managing sexual pressure, including understanding peer pressure, resisting pressure and not pressurising others.
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that they have a choice to delay sex or to enjoy intimacy without sex.
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the facts about the full range of contraceptive choices, efficacy and options available.
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the facts around pregnancy including miscarriage.
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that there are choices in relation to pregnancy (with medically and legally accurate, impartial information on all options, including keeping the baby, adoption, abortion and where to get further help).
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how the different sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV/AIDs, are transmitted, how risk can be reduced through safer sex (including through condom use) and the importance of and facts about testing.
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about the prevalence of some STIs, the impact they can have on those who contract them and key facts about treatment.
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how the use of alcohol and drugs can lead to risky sexual behaviour.
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how to get further advice, including how and where to access confidential sexual and reproductive health advice and treatment.
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