Either way there is help about if you want to sort out your feelings about past events or work on ways to build up your self-confidence. Remember, the people you will meet will not actually give you the answer, they will merely help you find it for yourself. Free advice and counselling for the under 21's on contraception, pregnancy, sexual and emotional health. They will offer advice on sexual matters and may have counselling available. Free national helpline for children and young people.
New research says the brightest girls really do wait longer before losing their virginity.
From our health in soaps section. Gill Jenkins explained the abortion procedures that Casualty nurse Chloe faced, after sleeping with her best friend's boyfriend. The BBC women's health site advises you on sexual health - and contraception. The advice is invaluable regardless of your sex. Men's health And our safe sex guide for men has info on contraception and sexually transmitted diseases too.