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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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Respectful Relationships | Body Talk

A respectful relationship is one of mutual respect, trust, good communication, understanding and honesty

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Talking with your children about sexual health

Talking with your children about sexual health may seem daunting or even embarrassing. These tips will help you get started when talking about sex.

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Masturbation - Body Talk

Masturbation is when people touch, stroke or rub their own body (penis, clitoris, vulva or breasts etc

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Break ups - Body Talk

Relationships can end for many reasons and a lot of the time it’s no-one’s fault, it’s more that the people involved change, grow apart or things just aren’t working out

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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

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Social changes | Body Talk

During puberty, relationships with family and friends can change and new kinds of relationships begin. Find out about the social changes during puberty here.

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What is puberty?

Answers to your questions about what is puberty - What causes it? How does it happen? When does it happen?

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STI Test | BodyTalk

A sexual health check is a check-up by a doctor or nurse for sexual health problems like STIs. Find out everything you need to know about STI tests here.

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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

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Am I ready? Sex and relationships - Body Talk

Being in a relationship can be an exciting and special time

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