By the age of 16-17, around one in three teenagers have engaged in sexual intercourse. Young people are talking about, thinking about and having sex. want to ensure your teenager is engaging in a safe and healthy lifestyle.want to foster a positive relationship with your teenager and get them talking about sex, consent, and sexual relationships.think your teenager is already engaging in sexual activity.need more information about what your teenager may be thinking or needing to know about sex and consent.There are things that you can do as a parent to create an open dialogue with our teen where they feel safe to talk to you about sex, consent, and respectful relationships. During the later teenage stages, sex becomes a big deal and each teenager will approach it differently. Depending on your teenager’s age and the people they hang out with, you will probably find that they have thought about exploring sex and sexual relationships.
