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What the law says about sexting: In Australia, the law states that all people must be 18 years old or older to make, keep, send or ask for sexualised images, videos, messages or texts (even of yourself). This can be seen under the law as child pornography and serious legal consequences can apply.    The […]

Were dental dams excluded from your sex ed classes in school? Because they were for me, and I wish they weren’t. They’re DAMN easy to use and very helpful at preventing STIs. Dental dams are thin sheets of latex that can be places over the vulva or anus before oral sex, creating an effective barrier […]

There are a plethora of sex toys out there designed for use with a vagina or clitoris, all serving slightly different functions. It’s important to know what they all do, what they don’t, and decide for yourself whether they may suit your specific pleasure needs 😏. Let’s jump in! Dildos The old classic. Simple, but […]

2020 YEP Youth Sector Survey In late 2020 YEP launched an open online survey for professionals in the youth sector. This was advertised via a sponsored add on Facebook, and via YEP’s Instagram page. Promotional emails were sent to the youth and sexual health sectors. Key findings of the 2020 YEP Youth Sector Survey:

2020 YEP Youth Survey In late 2020 YEP launched an open online survey for young people aged 12-25. This was advertised via a sponsored add on Facebook, and via YEP’s other social media pages on Instagram and TikTok. Promotional emails were sent to the youth sector. YEP’s Youth Reference Group was supported to complete the […]

In early October YEP was invited to the opening of the SEEN exhibit. SEEN is a collection of works by Crooked Images – a body-positive, boudoir photography studio in Perth, for women. The exhibit took place in Whitespace Gallery Studios in Fremantle. Walking into the opening night it was like any other hot event – […]

So you want to have sex but not get pregnant? Well, there are lots of options available to choose from! But honestly, it can be kind of overwhelming, and they all have their positives and negatives. Which one is right for you? We’ll give you the quick 101 overview so you can make an informed […]

Never had your period before? Questions 1- 6 cover some of the basics. Looking for LGBTQIA+ specific questions? See questions 22-23. 1. What is a period? A period is the release of blood from the uterus through the vagina. Periods are just one part of what’s called a menstrual cycle, which is the pattern the […]

I was 9 years old when I first learnt about a woman’s menstrual cycle, a lady had come into our school to teach all the girls in our cohort about periods. I’d never heard of the term ‘periods’, the possibility of blood being released from my vagina scared me, it seemed like such a big […]