FRYP https://fryp.org.uk Faith, Relationship, Young People Thu, 11 Jul 2019 10:16:51 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.4.16 Why are some men circumcised? https://fryp.org.uk/why-are-men-circumcised-2/ https://fryp.org.uk/why-are-men-circumcised-2/#respond Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:10:27 +0000 http://fryp.org.uk/?p=387 There are normally two reasons for a man to be circumcised: for medical reasons or for religious reasons. Some religions, such as Islam and Judaism, say that their men should be circumcised. This normally happens when they are young babies.

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There are normally two reasons for a man to be circumcised: for medical reasons or for religious reasons. Some religions, such as Islam and Judaism, say that their men should be circumcised. This normally happens when they are young babies.

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My boyfriend pinched my nipple, is that bad? https://fryp.org.uk/my-boyfriend-pinched-my-nipple-is-that-bad/ https://fryp.org.uk/my-boyfriend-pinched-my-nipple-is-that-bad/#respond Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:09:30 +0000 http://fryp.org.uk/?p=385 Actually it sounds painful. The real question is why did he do it? Was it to hurt you? If so then yes, it was bad. Was it to give you pleasure? Then only you can decide whether it was something which you enjoyed.

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Actually it sounds painful. The real question is why did he do it? Was it to hurt you? If so then yes, it was bad. Was it to give you pleasure? Then only you can decide whether it was something which you enjoyed.

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If you are in a situation that your husband is abusing you, but you feel you can’t leave what should you do? https://fryp.org.uk/if-you-are-in-a-situation-that-your-husband-is-abusing-you-but-you-feel-you-cant-leave-what-should-you-do/ https://fryp.org.uk/if-you-are-in-a-situation-that-your-husband-is-abusing-you-but-you-feel-you-cant-leave-what-should-you-do/#respond Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:08:31 +0000 http://fryp.org.uk/?p=383 Unfortunately, domestic violence is common today, but abuse is abuse even if it occurs in the home, and the police have powers to act in these cases. Many people however, don’t want to involve the police, as they may still love their spouse and don’t want to get them into trouble. They may also worry...

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Unfortunately, domestic violence is common today, but abuse is abuse even if it occurs in the home, and the police have powers to act in these cases. Many people however, don’t want to involve the police, as they may still love their spouse and don’t want to get them into trouble. They may also worry that it may reflect badly on the family and in some communities there is pressure to stay in a relationship, especially a marriage, even if there is abuse.However, there is always help available, even if there is pressure to stay. It is important to seek help for your safety and the safety of any children you may have. 

See our page on Abuse for links to get help.

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Am I too young to have lesbian sex? https://fryp.org.uk/am-i-too-young-to-have-lesbian-sex/ https://fryp.org.uk/am-i-too-young-to-have-lesbian-sex/#respond Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:07:08 +0000 http://fryp.org.uk/?p=381 If either person is under the age of sixteen then it is illegal for them to have sex, even lesbian sex. It is unlikely that someone would be prosecuted for under age sex (if they were similar in age, both were consenting to the relationship and neither was seen as vulnerable) but it is important...

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If either person is under the age of sixteen then it is illegal for them to have sex, even lesbian sex. It is unlikely that someone would be prosecuted for under age sex (if they were similar in age, both were consenting to the relationship and neither was seen as vulnerable) but it is important to remember that the law is there to protect young people. Apart from the legal side of things, it is important that people make up their own mind about when it is right to have sex.Many people are pressured into having sex, they feel they should, rather than they want to. Some don’t want to have sex for religious reasons others because they don’t feel ready or just because they don’t want to. If someone is asking you or your friends to do something that is against your beliefs then it could show that they don’t care for you as a whole person, or respect your values. Check out our pages Peer Pressure and When It’s Not OK to find out more. 

To decide if you are ready it is good to see if all the statements below are true:

  • You feel you could say no if you wanted to and that would be ok – but you still want to do it
  • You can have fun together without actually having sex
  • You each want it for yourself, not for the other person or to fit in with friends or others’ expectations of you
  • Nobody’s forcing you, pressuring you or making you
  • You have discussed using contraception (this is still important for lesbian sex because of STIs)
  • You have agreed what happens next and whether or not to tell your friends afterwards

You probably won’t be ready for sex until you can tick all of these boxes but remember that even once you are ready it still doesn’t mean you have to. Remember too that just because you’ve already had sex, it doesn’t mean you have to again. You can take some time out.

If you have a faith then check out our Faith pages to see what different religions say about sex.

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I’m a lesbian but can’t tell my family. What should I do? https://fryp.org.uk/im-a-lesbian-but-cant-tell-my-family-what-should-i-do/ https://fryp.org.uk/im-a-lesbian-but-cant-tell-my-family-what-should-i-do/#comments Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:03:58 +0000 http://fryp.org.uk/?p=379 There are many things that we might find difficult to talk about in our families, for some it may also be very dangerous, but there are people and websites who may be able to offer support. I don’t know if you are a young person of faith or not, but here are some websites that...

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There are many things that we might find difficult to talk about in our families, for some it may also be very dangerous, but there are people and websites who may be able to offer support. I don’t know if you are a young person of faith or not, but here are some websites that may help you. There are many young people in your situation, you are not alone.

LEFT – Lesbians Exploring Faith Together is a website that supports Christian lesbians

The Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH) is a helpline for Muslim young people

Elop is an non faith organisation based in east London that support gay people .

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When Gay people have sex do they feel constipated? https://fryp.org.uk/when-gay-people-have-sex-do-they-feel-constipated/ https://fryp.org.uk/when-gay-people-have-sex-do-they-feel-constipated/#respond Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:02:38 +0000 http://fryp.org.uk/?p=377 Mostly they would find it pleasurable.

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Mostly they would find it pleasurable.

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What does bisexual mean and is it permanent or can it change? https://fryp.org.uk/what-does-bisexual-mean-and-is-it-permanent-or-can-it-change/ https://fryp.org.uk/what-does-bisexual-mean-and-is-it-permanent-or-can-it-change/#respond Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:01:35 +0000 http://fryp.org.uk/?p=375 If someone is bisexual, it means they are attracted to both men and women. Lots of people are attracted to both sexes at some point in their life, however for those who know that they are truly bisexual, it is a permanent thing. Some are in happy monogamous relationships, others have lots of partners of...

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If someone is bisexual, it means they are attracted to both men and women. Lots of people are attracted to both sexes at some point in their life, however for those who know that they are truly bisexual, it is a permanent thing. Some are in happy monogamous relationships, others have lots of partners of both sexes. Some bisexuals are happily married bringing up children. Some bisexuals are single, some are celibate.

Bisexuality is about who you are attracted to, not just who you have sex with.

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What’s the process of having sex to have a baby? https://fryp.org.uk/whats-the-process-of-having-sex-to-have-a-baby/ https://fryp.org.uk/whats-the-process-of-having-sex-to-have-a-baby/#respond Thu, 29 Jun 2017 16:59:41 +0000 http://fryp.org.uk/?p=372 In many ways it is the same as having sex when you don’t intend to get pregnant, however you will need to make sure you are not using contraception or have any residual effects of long term reversible contraceptives and you may want to make sure that you are healthy and eating properly. Smoking is...

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In many ways it is the same as having sex when you don’t intend to get pregnant, however you will need to make sure you are not using contraception or have any residual effects of long term reversible contraceptives and you may want to make sure that you are healthy and eating properly. Smoking is unhealthy for the baby, so it would be good to stop if you can.

Each month a girl or a woman produces an ovum (egg) from one of her ovaries. This egg is released into the fallopian tubes, where it travels down to the uterus (womb). If the egg is not fertilised by a man’s sperm it will come out of the uterus, through the vagina, together with the blood rich lining of the womb, in the form of a monthly period.

If a man and woman have sex then there is a chance that the egg may become fertilised. This normally happens in the fallopian tubes, the fertilised egg then travels down into the womb, where it becomes attached to the lining of the uterus and begins to grow.

Sperm are produced in the testicles. They travel up the vas deferens (tubes) and mix with the semen that is produced in the seminal vesicle. When a man ejaculates during sexual intercourse, this mixture of sperm and semen come out of the end of the penis and are released into the vagina. The sperm can then swim until they meet the egg inside the woman’s body.

Millions of sperm are released, but it only takes one sperm to fertilise an ovum.

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How far does the penis go into the vagina? https://fryp.org.uk/how-far-does-the-penis-go-into-the-vagina/ https://fryp.org.uk/how-far-does-the-penis-go-into-the-vagina/#respond Thu, 29 Jun 2017 16:58:34 +0000 http://fryp.org.uk/?p=370 That depends on a number of things. How long the penis is, how big the vagina is and how hard the man pushes into the vagina. The couple need to work out what is comfortable for the pair of them, but the vagina is a very elastic part of the body and is designed to...

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That depends on a number of things. How long the penis is, how big the vagina is and how hard the man pushes into the vagina. The couple need to work out what is comfortable for the pair of them, but the vagina is a very elastic part of the body and is designed to stretch to accommodate a penis as well as enlarge enough to allow a baby to be born. Aren’t bodies wonderful?!

Find out more about sex here.

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If a couple have sex and then the boy leaves the girl, what can she do? https://fryp.org.uk/if-a-couple-have-sex-and-then-the-boy-leaves-the-girl-what-can-she-do/ https://fryp.org.uk/if-a-couple-have-sex-and-then-the-boy-leaves-the-girl-what-can-she-do/#respond Thu, 29 Jun 2017 16:57:38 +0000 http://fryp.org.uk/?p=368 If someone decides to finish a relationship, regardless of what has happened or how much hurt it causes, there is not much the partner can do about it. Sometimes people think that the relationship is going to last forever and often feel closer to someone if they have sex, however if both partners don’t feel...

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If someone decides to finish a relationship, regardless of what has happened or how much hurt it causes, there is not much the partner can do about it. Sometimes people think that the relationship is going to last forever and often feel closer to someone if they have sex, however if both partners don’t feel the same then someone is likely to get hurt.There is often a focus on the risk of physical problems like unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, however it is our experience that many more young people are concerned about and affected by emotional hurt far more often. Often if sex has taken place between the couple then the hurt can be greater. That is why it is important to choose partners carefully and also think carefully before having sex. Have a look at our pages Love vs Infatuation and 101 Ways to Say I Love You

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