Safe relationships, safer sex - Family Planning Queensland

Being happy and safein a sexualrelationship includeshaving safer sex.Sex or sexualintercourse happenswhen a penis goesinto a vagina or awoman’s or a man’sanus (bottom).If two people arehaving safer sex itmeans: not having anunplannedpregnancy not getting aSexuallyTransmittedInfection (STI)Safer sex means using condoms.These pictures show how to usea condom.You areimportant.You can sayno to sex andsexy touch.You areimportant.You can say yesto sex and sexytouch. If you sayyes, rememberthe rules andalways use acondom.There are places you can phoneif you need information or help.Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800Lifeline 13 11 14If you want more information about yourrelationships and safer sex phone:Family Planning QueenslandBrisbaneRockhampton3250 0240 4927 3999BundabergSunshine Coast4151 1556 5479 0755CairnsToowoomba4051 3788 4632 8166Gold CoastTownsville5531 2636 4723 8184Ipswich3281 4088fpqFamily Planning Queenslandwww.fpq.com.auAdvocating for inclusivesexuality and relationships educationNote: This brochure has been developed for people withlearning difficulties. Publications are most effective whenused as part of a sexuality and relationships educationprogram. Produced with financial assistance from:Non School Organisations (NSO) ProgramDepartment of Education and TrainingSafeRelationshipsSaferSex7 8910DisclaimerFamily Planning Queensland (FPQ) has taken every care to ensure that theinformation contained in this publication is accurate and up-to-date at thetime of being published. As information and knowledge is constantlychanging, readers are strongly advised to confirm that the informationcomplies with present research, legislation and policy guidelines. FPQaccepts no responsibility for difficulties that may arise as a result of anindividual acting on the advice and recommendations it contains.© Family Planning QueenslandVersion 5/July 2013P: 07/2013fpqFamily Planning Queensland

1Some of us have or wanta partner, a girlfriend or aboyfriend.Some of us have or wanta sexual relationship.You can keep safe andhappy in a sexualrelationship.You can look after yourhealth.You can look after eachother’s health.2There is a lot to thinkabout before you havea sexual relationship.Being sexy andhaving sex shouldmake you feel good.Being sexy or havingsex is not somethingto feel worried or sadabout.You can talk tosomeone you trust.3There are lots of thingspeople might do togetherin a sexual relationship.Some people like to doall or some of these sexythings.Some people do notwant to do any.4It is important to do onlythe sexy things that bothpeople feel happy and safedoing.Being sexy should feelgood for both people.Talking together can help.5It is good toknow whatyou like.It is good toknow whoyou like beingsexy with.No oneshould makeyou do thingsthat you donot want todo.To have a happy and safe sexualrelationship it is important to followthe rules about being sexy together.Sexy touch is OK if...6 bothpeoplewant toand sayyes bothpeopleare oldenough sex andsexytouch isprivate peopleare NOTfrom thesamefamily