Stay healthy and safe everyone, and try to be open to talking about sex, its not taboo, its a wonderful part of human life. Night everyone! :) ... View more

Just wanna say thank you to everyone for making my very first ReachOut forum so much fun! Thank you ReachOut for having us, (and for making my picture green, how did you know it was my favourite?). ... View more

We have shared a bunch of links and resources with you, (hopefully) theres two more I want to add.. http://theline.org.au/ All about healthy relationships. And keep in mind that you can get a medicare card at 15 so if you want to do that the link is below... http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/medicare/medicare-card One more thing, there is a youtuber, Laci Green, may not be the most scholarly or credible source in terms of school or anything, but she has some great info on consent and sex and relationships, and its really worth watching if you are interested :) https://www.youtube.com/user/lacigreen ... View more

Very true Sophie, but I would also add dependance onto that list, no one person should be completely dependent on another, especially at the very start of a relationship. ... View more

Dreamer95, very true, everyone deserves good friends and family who love, accept and can see when you don't have what you deserve. ... View more

I agree with you both j95 and rose1234 you should be your own person, be individual, you should be able to keep a sense of self and not feel the need to be whoever you're partner wants you to be. ... View more

I agree with most of that dreamer95, only because I think sometimes relationships can be unhealthy without realising for a long time. Coercion/manipulation is very powerful, and often very subtle and unnoticed. ... View more

I agree dreamer95, its up to each individual to decide whats best for them, but should always be careful :) ... View more

Thanks for sharing the law stuff Sophie! ... View more

People tend to forget the consequences of sending explicit photos, it could even be an accidental send. So when do you think its okay to send pictures? Personally, I always think to myself, if I don't want my grandparents to see this photo, I probably shouldn't send it. ... View more

I might answer my own question a bit, but I think one really important thing about sending nudes etc is that if you are under the age of 18 (the age may be different outside WA) that it is classified as child pornography, it is illegal. ... View more

Most people know there are some laws around sharing nude or semi-nude photos of yourself and other people via messages and social media apps, however there still seems to be some confusion around what is and isn't 'OK'. When is it OK to send pics? And what might be the consequences for you and other people if you send explicit photos of yourself or someone else? ... View more

Its important for people to remember that condoms don't just help to prevent pregnancy, because most people think there is no chance of them getting an STI or BBV. They aren't myths meant to deprave humans of sex. ... View more

I think its important for people, if they are in a relationship which they feel is getting sexual, that even if they aren't comfortable talking with a partner, that they at least see a doctor. Even just having a condom in a wallet is something people should consider just to be on the safe side. ... View more

Definitely sad and emotional dreamer95, but it does hit home, and it does its job. ... View more

So great you are open to talking about it dreamer95, its a natural part of human life which shouldn't be frowned upon so much. ... View more

Honesty is key in talking about sexual health (I think), as well as trust. ... View more

Theres something great I watched over the holidays called 'Cyberbully' it was staring Maisie Williams and was perfect way to show how images can be used against everyone. ... View more

Negotiating boundaries can be tricky in relationships and communication is key. What are some ways that you could bring up a topic like condoms, contraception or sex to start a conversation either with a partner or someone you trust to give you reliable information? ... View more

You're right Sophie, it is the kind of question you should have more than once. Everyone in the situation should be on the same page :) ... View more

I agree dreamer95 What is private should stay that way. ... View more

Thats a great question isn't it rose1234 ? I know I would never share anything too personal online, and if I were to one day, it would have to be with someone I really trust, so someone I had known a long time, and who had promised to never break my trust on something like images. ... View more

I agree CeeGee which is why I tend not to share almost anything online, because if someone where to get mad at me even, they could potentially have something to hurt me. ... View more

I really need to start watching catfish during the holidays!! ... View more

rose1234, I think people have started growing up online now, and are simply more comfortable talking online, making offline conversations, maybe feel awkward? Not sure. ... View more

These are all great points! ... View more

So what does everyone think about how you know if your online relationship is safe? How do you stay safe? ... View more

j95, I like dobbing when they are still online when its past their bed time :P ... View more

I definitely agree, I just think that using the internet always has risks, because anyone can post things online these days, so its important to look offline as well is all :) ... View more

I will throw another question in there..   How do you know what is a safe relationship online? What steps can you take in order to keep yourself safe when interacting with other people online? What things could you do to ensure you feel respected and that your personal information/images were being protected? ... View more