Advice.
We’re here to help you make decisions about your sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing.
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This includes advice you can trust on contraception, STIs, genital health, pregnancy, periods, menopause, and more. Explore the advice topics below to find answers to your questions.
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Sex
Having sex can be a big decision, especially if it's your first time. When and how you have sex is your choice.
PubertyPuberty is a stage of fast growth and physical, hormonal, social, and emotional changes. It usually happens between the ages of 8-18.
RelationshipsRelationships are meaningful connections between people. Find out about different types of relationships and healthy and unhealthy relationships.
Let's talk HPVHPV is really common. About 80% of adults get it at some point. Some types of HPV can lead to cancer. But you can prevent it.
Contraception
Contraception is used to prevent pregnancy. There are many types of contraception — some work better than others.
STIsLearn how to protect yourself — and the people you have sex with — from sexually transmissible infections (STIs).
Cervical screeningRegular cervical screening — every 5 years — is the best way to prevent cervical cancer.
Pregnancy
Learn how to get a pregnancy test, what your options are if you're hapū, or what to do if you plan on becoming hapū.
AbortionVisit DECIDE.org.nz, for all the information you need about abortion services in Aotearoa.
Periods
Find out about periods, period products, managing your period, and period health problems.
Gender, sex, and sexuality
Learn about gender, sex, and sexuality.
MenopauseMenopause happens when your menstrual cycle stops — often between the ages of 45-55 years.
Genital healthLearn about keeping your sexual or reproductive organs healthy.
Reproductive cancersBreast cancers, cervical cancers, prostate cancers, and testicular cancers are the most common reproductive cancers.
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