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Wanking
Another word for masturbating.
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Warts
Small growths caused by a virus which can be found on the genitals. This is caused by HPV. This virus can also cause cancer.
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Wet Dreams
When someone with a penis ejaculates or comes whilst they are asleep. This is a natural part of sexual development and can happen more during puberty.
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Withdrawal
This is where someone with a penis takes it out of someone's vagina before they ejaculate or come. It is not a method of contraception and is very unreliable in preventing pregnancy and STIs. This is also known as pulling out.
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WLW, WSW
Women who love women, women who have sex with women
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Womb
Also called a uterus, the womb is a pear-shaped organ as part of a female reproductive system. This is where a baby can grow inside.
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Are you ready to have sex?
It can be difficult to decide whether it's the right time for you to have sex. You should know that whatever anyone else might say, the decision to have sex for the first time or anytime is YOURS. It might feel ok to do it or it might not feel ok. You need to trust your instincts and do what is right for you.
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Be clear on consent
It is important that sex is always consensual. This means being conscious enough and safe/comfortable enough to say yes to any type of sexual contact, whether that's talking about sex, touching, or taking part in sexual acts. It's about both parties feeling actively excited and comfortable in a sexual situation. Remember you can change your mind at any point, whether that means saying "no" or stopping any kind of activity.
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Contraception choices
If you are thinking about having sex and you don‘t want to become pregnant then you need to use a method of contraception. Most methods of contraception will not protect you from sexually transmitted infections so whatever method you choose you also need to think about protection (avoiding getting a sexually transmitted infection). For this you'll need to use condoms.
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