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

By coming out, your teenager is taking steps accepting themselves, and ownership of who they are. Learn how to support your teen through this experience.

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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Support your teen to come out at school

Coming out as LGBTQIA+ can be pretty stressful, even if the response is positive. Learn about supporting your teenager to disclose their sexuality at school.

A teenager's story about coming out

A teenager shares his experience of coming out to his friends and family.