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Body Talk

Body Talk is a website specifically designed for under 25's with information about puberty, the body, relationships and sex. There is also information for teachers, parents and other support people for how they can support young people with these topics.

Vision and mission

Body Talk was created by Family Planning Australia. Their vision is for all people, including young people, to have high quality reproductive and sexual health. Their mission is to enhance the reproductive and sexual health and rights of our communities by supporting all people to have control over and decide freely on all matters related to their reproductive and sexual health throughout their life.

How Body Talk can help

Body Talk has accurate, relevant and engaging information about puberty, the body, relationships and sex. It has interactive games and quizzes that can be accessed by young people themselves, or by their teachers, parents or other support people. Body Talk helps to make sure young people have the information and education they need to make informed choices about their body and relationships.

Information lines / help lines

  • Call Talkline on 1300 658 886 Mon to Fri, 8am to 8pm AEST

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Last reviewed: January 2023

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How pregnancy happens - Body Talk

For a woman to become pregnant an egg must be fertilised by a sperm. Sperm leaves the penis and enters the body through the vagina. The sperm then swims up to meet the egg. This can happen after two pople have unprotected sex (penis in vagina sex without a condom), when the sperm swims to […]

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Female masturbation - Body Talk

Girls/women usually use their fingers, or sometimes a sex toy (such as a dildo or vibrator), to touch their vulva and in and around their vagina and clitoris – the super-sensitive organ that is centred just above the opening of the vagina, but extends deeper within the body. Girls might also like to touch their […]

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How to use a condom - Body Talk

Worn on the penis during sex, the male (external) condom provides a barrier which collects semen (fluid that contains sperm) and stops the transfer of fluids with a partner. Condoms are a very effective way to prevent sexually transmissible infections (STIs). Condoms can also be used as a contraceptive to prevent pregnancy but they are […]

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Male masturbation - Body Talk

When a guy feels aroused his penis becomes harder and he gets an erection. Most guys masturbate by stroking or rubbing the shaft of their penis. Some guys masturbate by moving their foreskin up and down their penis. Other guys masturbate by putting lubricant (lube) on their penis, to make it slippery, and then slide […]

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Masturbation - Body Talk

Masturbation is when people touch, stroke or rub their own body (penis, clitoris, vulva or breasts etc.) for sexual pleasure. People masturbate in lots of different ways; touching your own body for sexual pleasure is different for everyone, depending on what feels good. Masturbation is completely normal and healthy but should be done in a […]

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Menstruation - Body Talk

The menstrual cycle describes the changes that happen as a girl’s body prepares for a possible pregnancy; the lining of the uterus thickens to allow a fertilised egg to implant. These changes are controlled by hormones in the ovaries and the brain. If no pregnancy occurs, the thickened lining of the uterus is shed, and […]

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Chlamydia (Clam-id-ee-a) - Body Talk

Chlamydia is a bacterial infection that can infect the reproductive organs in girls and guys. Less commonly, it can infect the throat and anus. How is it passed on? Unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex Sharing sex toys Symptoms Usually no symptoms, but may include: unusual discharge (fluid) from the penis, vagina or anus pain […]

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Genital Herpes (HSV) | Body Talk

Genital herpes is a common STI caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). Find out all the facts about Genital Herpes here.

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Genital Warts (HPV) | Body Talk

Genital warts are caused by some types of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Find out all the facts about Genital Warts here.

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Gonorrhoea | Body Talk

Gonorrhoea is a bacterial STI that can infect the reproductive organs in girls and guys. Find out all the facts here as well as tips on how to stay safe.

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