Sex tips and advice about how to
stay safe and enjoy the experience

Only have sex when you feel ready
Do not be influenced by friends into having sex
Create a good atmosphere, such as soft lighting, warm surroundings, or soft music
Do not rush, take time and don't do anything that you are not comfortable with
Use condoms for protection against infections and unplanned pregnancy
Relax
Use a water-based lubricant to make sex easier
If you are having anal sex, use plenty of water-based lubricant with condoms
If you do not use condoms, you may worry about infections and pregnancy afterwards
Make sex fun
Communication is important, tell the other person what you like and dislike

Say no to things you feel you are not ready for
Avoid drinking alcohol, a small amount may lower inhibitions, but where's the fun in being off your face
Don't rush
Make sure the time and place is right
Don't give into peer pressure and have sex because your mates say they are doing it – truth is, they may not
Respect yourself and your sexual partner
Use protection, contraception and condoms to have safer sex
If you feel uncomfortable tell your sexual partner that you want to wait