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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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This information was originally published on healthdirect - Body Talk.

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

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Menstruation - Body Talk

Girls usually get their first menstrual period between the ages of 9 and 16

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Contraceptive Implant (the rod) | Body Talk

The contraceptive implant (the rod) is a common form of contraception. Find out all the facts about the rod here including the benefits, downsides and how effective it is.

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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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Emergency Contraceptive Pill (ECP) | Body Talk

Emergency contraception is taken after unprotected sex to prevent unplanned pregnancy. Find out all the facts about the Emergency Contraceptive Pill here.

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Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill (The Pill) | Body Talk

The Pill is a common form of contraception. Find out all the facts about the Pill here including the benefits, downsides and how effective it is.

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

Chlamydia is known as the ‘silent infection’ as most people have no signs or symptoms

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Hepatitis B (Hep B) - Body Talk

Hepatitis B is an infectious virus that can cause serious disease of the liver

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STIs and safe sex: I LOVE condoms! - Body Talk

What is the best way to tell if your partner has Chlamydia? They tell you they don’t have it They know how to use a condom They have no visible symptoms They have had a recent sexual check-up and got the all clear

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