In this episode, Cath from 1800MYOPTIONS talks us through the common questions people call with about sexual health. This is a fantastic service to know about and make sure the young people in your life know about too.

Resources:  

Visit www.1800myoptions.org.au for contact details, and information. Call 1800MYOPTIONS on 1800 696 784. Or For more information about FPV @ fpv.org.au.  

18000MYOPTIONS has answered over 14000 calls from people seeking advice and referrals about sexual and reproductive health.

Many callers want to know more about pregnancy options. In this episode, Cath tells us what people want to know when they have questions about abortion.

Resources:  

Visit www.1800myoptions.org.au for contact details, and information. Call 1800MYOPTIONS on 1800 696 784. Or For more information about FPV @ fpv.org.au.  

Over the next 3 episodes I will be talking to Emily and Cath who work with 1800MYOPTIONS.  

1800 My Options is a free, confidential and independent phone service that provides information and pathways to sexual and reproductive health services in Victoria – such as abortion, contraception, pregnancy options and STI testing.

In this episode, Emily tells us exactly what callers want to know about contraception.

Resources:  

Visit www.1800myoptions.org.au for contact details, and information. Call 1800MYOPTIONS on 1800 696 784. Or For more information about FPV @ fpv.org.au.  

In this episode we deep dive into the navigating the world of sexual consent. We discuss how effective communication skills positively impact pleasurable experiences and what that means both emotionally and legally for young people. We discuss with Sue our expert educator how consent applies to real world experiences and how it can have devastating outcomes if not clearly understood and defined. This is an episode not to miss.

Resources: 

Testimonies and petition from Chanel Contos at Teach us Consent.  Educate 2 Empower Publishing for picture books on bodily autonomy. Blue seat studios  Consent Is Like A Cup Of Tea and other animated resources. See clip by @theroyals and Clementine Ford explaining consent. Book by Yumi Stymes & Dr Melissa Kang Welcome to Consent. ALL our educational resources are relevant to a conversation about consent go to fpv.org.au. 

Here at FPV, we are frequently asked about the use of menstrual cups, so we invited Dr Sara, our resident GP, to share her insights. In this episode, we discuss the rise in popularity of menstrual cups as people seek new environmentally friendly ways to manage their periods.

Resources:

Lunette sells menstrual cups. They also have a youtube channel with short videos about menstrual cups.  Diva Cups also have website and information. Also see Diva Cup smaller sizes marketed for under 18’s. See Choice article and abc daily life about menstrual cups. For clinic appointments and information go to fpv.org.au.

In this episode we talk to triple J presenter and author Bridget Hustwaite.  Bridget shares her experience of endometriosis. It can take a long time to be diagnosed with this chronic disease as it is much misunderstood. We talk about her book ‘How To Endo’ and her insta community ’Endogram’ to help take you on the journey.

Resources: 

Bridget has a webpage for more information about her including social media links. How to Endo is available in bookstores. Bridget's Instagram community Endogram. Bridget also mentioned QENDO and Endoactive. Also see Endometriosis Australia for advice and information. For more information about FPV  including clinic appointments @ fpv.org.au. 

In this episode, Olivia talks about her experience of being one of two mums in a proud rainbow family. She shares her experiences on starting a family, growing up, and how the marriage equality bill has impacted her family. 

Resources: 

Australian Institute of Family Studies for research around same sex parented families.  Victorian Pride Centre is a hub for a range of LGBTIQ+ focused organisations. Minus 18 for young LGBTIQ+ people and their families. For more information about FPV @ fpv.org.au. 

In this episode comedian, Simon Taylor discusses his book ‘One Night Stand’. Simon candidly shares his real-life experience of a casual sexual encounter followed by an unplanned pregnancy. We discuss relationships, sexual health, contraception and what he wishes to tell his younger self.   

Resources: 

Simon Taylor online at simontaylorfunnyboy.com  for upcoming shows, social media, book sales and contact details.  See FPV, for contraception options and judgement-free sexual health information  fpv.org.au. 

In this episode Professor Kath Albury draws on her research to discuss ethical considerations around young people exchanging sexual pictures. Kath discusses how online sexual behaviour, the law and adult expectations do not always match.

Resources:

See Professor Kath Albury on Swinburne University website. Relevant research papers are Young People and Sexting in Australia: ethics, representation and the law'(2013)  & Safety, Risk and Wellbeing on Dating Apps. Also see eSafety Commisioner on sexting & sextortion.  For more information about FPV @ fpv.org.au.

In this episode FPV educator Andrea talks about children seeing pornography. It is usual for young people to be curious about bodies and sex and they sometimes look to the internet to provide this information. Parents and carers often tell us that they don’t know how or when to start a conversation about pornography, even if they are worried about the potential harms of seeing it. Listen for some ideas. 

Resources:  

Esafety  for research and resources about pornography. Esafety advice for parents / carers on talking about pornography. See research at Australian Institute of Family Studies. Its Time We Talked  website and program by Maree Crabbe and David Corlett for information about young people and pornography. Good Pictures , Bad Pictures jnr picture book by Kristen Jenson. Someone should Have Told Me  by Hollyann Martin. Keep It Real Online New Zealand campaign to help start a conversation about pornography. For more information about FPV @ fpv.org.au.