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When can I have sex legally?
You must be 16, (17 in Northern Ireland) whether you are male or female. That doesn't mean you have to do it then – in the UK, three out of four girls and two out of three boys haven't had sex at 16.

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How much do you really know about sex?
Don't know what an IUCD or an STI is? You do now...
Resource aimed at all those involved in delivering sex education (Word 185Kb)
PSHE, Citizenship and Careers for 14–19s

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