It is difficult to recommend a single information source as the questions you have will be different and the ways you like to receive information will vary. Some people prefer a telephone helpline, others a book you can refer to, others a website with quizzes and questionnaires, others more straightforward information. The following sources all offer information about sex and relationships - you need to choose the one that suits you:

Helplines:
Sexwise (0800 28 29 30) is a free confidential advice line on sex, relationships and contraception for young people aged 18 or under. It's open from 7.00am to midnight every day (7 days a week). The phones are answered by professional advisers who are experienced in working with young people - they are friendly and helpful and wont ask who you are - you don't have to give your name and address.

Websites:
www.ruthinking.co.uk is a website for young people which offers factual information, links to other sites, local help and updates. It's aimed at people under 18 and offers 'information on anything to do with sex, relationships or contraception'.

www.playingsafely.co.uk for 16 - 24 year olds, offers straightforward advice on safer sex, HIV, and other sexual infections.

www.likeitis.org.uk has an extensive section on relationships - it's run by the Marie Stopes International.

Most of the sites will link with each other and will link you to other sites on similar topics.

If you prefer information in a written format there are a number of leaflets and books available for example a leaflet produced by AVERT called Sex and Sexual Relationships which is available from AVERT, 4 Brighton Road, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 5BA Tel: 01403 210202.

You can contact our website with your questions and, while we can't answer every question individually, we will be producing the answers to the most frequently asked questions - click here for the FAQ page.