Types of sexual acts - what's safe, what's not?

Making love is a fantastic part of life, but sex can also carry risks. There’s the risk of catching or passing on HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases. And also of getting pregnant, or getting your partner pregnant, when that’s not something you want.

Anal sex

Many people enjoy anal sex. Others are ashamed of it or think it’s dirty. Anal sex is often a taboo.

Making love to her

There are many different ways to make love to a woman -- masturbating her, going down on her or having intercourse with her.

Making love to him

There are many different ways to make love to a man -- you can masturbate him, give him oral sex or have intercourse with him.

Syphilis

Syphilis is an STD caused by a bacterium called Treponema palliduium. It’s known as the ‘great imitator’ because its symptoms are often hard to distinguish from other STDs.

How to make your first kiss memorable!

Kissing is usually the first thing you do when you fall in love. But how do you start? And when are you doing it right?

Saying no

Don’t do anything you don’t want to. Dare to say ‘no’ or ‘stop’ so the other person knows you don’t want it. It’s pretty common that during lovemaking you find out there’s something you don’t like. If it happens, stop and talk about it.

Tips for him on making love

Not sure how to talk to your partner about sex? Here are a few tips to make it easier for you.

Tips for her on making love

Not sure how to talk to your partner about sex? Here are a few tips to make it easier for you.

Talking about sex

However long or short we’ve been in a relationship, we often find it difficult to talk about sex – and the things we like and dislike in the bedroom. We love to make love, but don’t like talking about it!