MY BODY

Your body is yours and yours alone. It’s going to be with you for life so it’s in your best interests to get to know how it works. When it comes to your sexual health, whatever your gender or sexuality, it’s best to know all about your body.

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Looking after your breasts or chest

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Love Your Penis

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Love your vulva

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Period products

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Keeping clean

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Endometriosis

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Penises and testicles – do I need to see a doctor?

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Penis and Testicle FAQs

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Where can I get help?

You can speak to someone at a Brook service, a sexual health clinic or another young people’s service about any concerns you have about your body. A counsellor can listen to how you’re feeling, answer any questions you might have and give you lots of information and support.

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