Sex worth talking about is a new campaign to help young people make more informed choices about contraception, look after their sexual health and avoid unwanted pregnancies.

The campaign aims to promote more open and honest discussions about...

  • sex,
  • relationships and
  • contraception

...among 16 to 24 year olds and their parents.

Research shows that...

  • a lack of knowledge, and misinformation, coupled with poor attitudes and communication is currently hindering their safer sexual behaviour.
  • better communication and more knowledgeable conversations about sexual health and relationships are crucial to helping people make informed choices and take care of their health.

The campaign will...

• give people the facts about sexual health;
• encourage people to talk about sex and contraception - research shows that open and honest conversations about sex and relationships can stop young people having sex too early;
• raise awareness of the range of contraception that can fit with different people’s lifestyles; and
• encourage people to take a chlamydia test.
Find out more by visiting http://www.nhs.uk/worthtalkingabout/Pages/sex-worth-talking-about.aspx.