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Sexuality and teenagers

Coming to terms with their sexuality and coming out will be a pretty big deal for your teenager. Get practical tips to support them through the process and understand what they're going through.

If you want to know more about what sexuality and sexual identity means then head to our Understand page.

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Teens and sexuality

Find out more about sexuality and coming out when you're a teenager.

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Supporting teens with their sexuality

While you can’t make your teen talk to you about their sexuality, you can help them feel supported.

Ask an expert: Safe ways for teens to connect online

Teen content creator George and clinical psychologist Nasalifya share some of the ways teens can safely build community online.

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How to support your asexual teen

Learn more about asexuality and get tips on how to support your asexual teen in this article.

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What does it mean if my teenager is sexually fluid?

Learn more about sexual fluidity and how to support your teen if they’re exploring their sexuality.

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Help your teenager with coming out

By coming out, your teenager is taking steps accepting themselves, and ownership of who they are.

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Coming out at school

Learn about supporting your teenager to come out about their sexuality at school.

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Support your teenager through public debate

Watch this video to learn more about preventing the rights of your teenager from being compromised.

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Navigating the public debate as an LGBTQI parent

Watch this video to hear from a family and how they navigate this issue.

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