Gay Youth UK

Sexuality and gender identity Vs. Religion is one perhaps one of the biggest debates in the LGBT world.

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Over the years the law has changed constantly both in favour and against the LGBT community since the decriminalisation of homosexuality in the 1960's. This section of the site aims to detail the current stance of the law in regard to the LGBT community in the United Kingdom.

Age of Consent

The age of consent is the age for which you are allowed to have consensual sex by law. This age varies from country to country, but in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland both parties must be at least 16 years old, regardless of sexual orientation or gender.

Getting yourself checked when sexually active is important, you can use the form below to search for GUM clinics in your area.

About GUM clinics

A Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) is an infection, disease or virus that can potentially be passed from person to person through almost all forms of sexual contact, including oral sex and both vaginal and anal sex. Some STIs can be pretty nasty, but many can be treated easily if spotted early, so it's a good idea to get yourself checked out with your GP or at a local GUM clinic regularly.

This is the sex and relationships page, we can have lots of information here!

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Manchester Pride Festival and Parade.

http://www.manchesterpride.com

Brighton & Hove Pride Festival and Parade.

Nottingham Pride at the Arboretum Park, Nottingham.