RELATIONSHIPS & SEXUALITY
There are people in every country, culture and society who are thinking about their sexuality.
Exploring your sexuality and developing relationships can be a positive and challenging experience during teenage years. Society can place a lot of labels on people – especially in relation to sexuality and relationships.
At a stage where you are exploring this for yourself it is important that you take time to understand your own feelings.
There are a broad range of sexual orientations including: heterosexual, bisexual, gay and lesbian. As part of exploring their sexuality, it is common for people to go through a range of feelings and experiences before their sexual identity emerges.
Relationships and Sexuality
If you feel you need support, or someone to listen to in a non-judgmental way, be sure to have a look at some of the contact details below where you can avail of support and information free of charge.
Childline
Support for those up to 18 years old
Freephone 1800 666 666
Online Chat childline.ie
Text 'Talk' to 50101
24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Teen Line
Support for ages 13 - 18 years
Freephone 1800 833 634
24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Jigsaw
Support for all ages
Online Chat jigsaw.ie
Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 1pm - 5pm
Thurs 2pm - 8pm
The National LGBT Helpline
Support for all ages
Freephone 1890 929 539
Mon - Fri, 7pm - 9pm
Belong To
Information for all ages
Visit belongto.org
If you are concerned that you or someone you know is showing signs of mental distress, talk to someone.
