Think Text Service - Youth Zone
Text 84465 (think) for confidential advice about sex and relationships sent directly to your mobile. Exclusively for under 19's!
We have already given advice to lots of young people like you about the following issues:
Between 8am and 8pm young people can text any questions and queries relating to the issues of relationships or sexual health to 84465 (which spells out the word THINK on a telephone keypad) and get a quick response from a trained adviser. Any texts received outside of these hours will be dealt with the following day.
All texts are treated as confidential and dealt with anonymously, charged at network providers standard text rate.
Click on a topic above to see examples of the sort of questions that have been text in and the advice we have given.
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Text: "My girlfriend is on the pill and when we have sex she said I don't need condom are we at risk?" Reply: Pill protects against pregnancy but NOT infections. The best protection from STIs is a condom - free from your nearest Youth Clinic. Phone 0800282930 for details. |
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Text: "I am pregnant but keep getting pains what are they" Reply: Only a Doctor can diagnose this. See your GP or go to your local Youth Clinic. Text back your postcode or call Sexwise 0800282930 for details Text: "Me and my bf had sex bout 3 weeks ago but we didn't use protection, he didn't cum inside me but i duno if i cud b pregnant but i dont think i am how will" Reply: Even tho he didn’t ejaculate in u, he would have still had sperm on his penis, therefore you should think about getting a pregnancy test. Text: But he wudn't hav coz 'd spent da past 2 days wit him n he hadn't cum at all in those days at all so how cud it b?wat do i do if i am pregnant? X Reply: Regardless of fact he didnt ejaculate there is preseminal fluid on the penis which contains sperm. A pregnancy test will be the only way 2 find out if u r |
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Text: "I am worried about the size of my breasts , my boyfriend does not find them attractive but i love him what shud i do ?" Reply: Girls and Guys come in all shapes and sizes - don't worry. Maybe your boyfriend is more interested in breasts than in a relationship? Text: "Hi, im 14 and i want to go to a clinic to have a check up. But im scared. I wont no what to say to the receptionist, also i am imbarest of getting a erection" Reply: If you're sure you need a check-up, phone for appt. it's less embarrassing. Health services (and us) are confidential, Doctor is only there to help, not judge |
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Text: "My boyfriend and i have a solid relationship. I give him oral sex but he wont return the favor. What should i do? X" Reply: Communication is the key to a healthy relationship, talk to your boyfriend and let him know how you feel. Call sexwise if you want to talk 0800282930. Text: "I work wit this lad whos fit and we always have a laugh. Do you fink i should tell him how i feel" Reply: It's great to have a close friend. Trying to change this sometimes doesn't work. Talk to him to see if he feels the same. |
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Text: "Is there any number i can cal for sexual health" Reply: "There certainly is! If you are under 18 you can call Sexwise on 0800282930. They deal with relationships, contraception and sexual health." |
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Text: "my urine smells horrible and there is a burnin sensation after unprotected sex can u tell me wots wrong?" Reply: It could be something like Chlamydia but only way you will know is by getting tested at the Drs.You will get treatment for whatever it is from the Dr.You and your partner should get tested. |
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Text: "Is prom night a good or cheesy night 2 lose your virginity?" Reply: 1st time sex still carries the risk of pregnancy/infection. Be very sure it's what you want and be prepared (eg condoms). Waiting may be best. Text: "How do u get rid of the problem of ejaculating to early?" Reply: Just make sure u r relaxed and not nervous. It can be normal for this to happen when going through puberty as ur body gets used to it. Give it time. |
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Text: "Hi can i hav a number 4 a gay helpline plz?" Reply: You can call gay switchboard on 02078377324 |
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