It can be hard to acknowledge that all of us, even children, are sexual beings, have sexual feelings and are curious about sex and sexuality. Children’s curiosity can lead to exploring their own and each …

Aug 14, 2024 · A whopping one in five preteens aged 9-12 have had an online sexual interaction with someone they believed to be an adult, according to a report from anti-human trafficking organization …

They may participate in sex play that is motivated by curiosity, and does not reflect upon sexual orientation. Parents may respond to such behavior by providing age-appropriate guidance regarding …

These images showed children in sexual poses, displaying their genitals to the camera. The full assessment breakdown is shown in the chart. We assess child sexual abuse material according to …

Children pass through different stages of development as they grow. Each child is an individual and will develop in their own way. But there is a generally accepted range of behaviours linked to a child’s …

Learn about the impact that seeing altered images and videos can have on young people and find out how to support them. Learn about the risks of fake news and find out how to spot hoaxes and …

Jan 15, 2020 · Girls aged between 11 and 13 are increasingly being tricked and coerced into performing sexually over their own webcams, data suggests. The Internet Watch Foundation said 80% of the …

May 31, 2017 · Many factors influence how much children know about sex, particularly having an older sibling or gaining access to explicit material on the internet; never doubt that children know how to …

A series of sex education videos from Norway, intended for 8–12 year olds, includes explicit information and images of reproduction, anatomy, and the changes that are normal with the approach of puberty.

Apr 20, 2023 · Researchers found that, contrary to popular belief, teens who have sex at an early age may be less inclined to exhibit “delinquent behavior” — including emotional problems, substance …