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Grab The Meic: How Do I Save To Go Travelling?

Joel is keen go travelling with friends but isn’t sure how to start saving up. He contacted Grab the Meic for advice. Grab the Meic was an opportunity to ask us about anything that was worrying you. The advice was not instant and was used to create anonymous blogs for the website to help other […]
Vaping & Smoking

Is Vaping Safe For Young People?

Meic isn’t here to tell you what you should and shouldn’t do. We’re here to give you information and advice so that you can make informed decisions. In this blog, we look at vaping and the risks involved. What is vaping? E-cigarettes, or vapes, are battery-powered devices that turn liquid into vapour. Vaping is when […]
Physical Safety

Tips To Stay Safe In The Water

Swimming in the cool water over the summer and having fun with friends can be great, but there are dangers that you need to be aware of to keep yourself safe if things go wrong. Never swim alone If you’re young or not a strong swimmer, you should go with an adult who can keep […]
Alcohol

Understanding the Effects of Alcohol and Drinking Safely

By law, alcohol is meant to be bought and drunk by adults over 18, but a lot of young people under this age drink. We’re not here to judge. This blog gives you the information you need to understand more about the effects of alcohol and how to stay safe. Jump to: ‘How to drink […]
Sex

No Shame No Secrets: Sexual Health and Wellbeing Campaign

Welcome to our No Shame No Secrets – Sexual Health and Wellbeing Campaign, where we look at many different elements of keeping yourself sexually healthy and safe. You’ll find links to all our campaign blogs here, and follow our social media channels to watch some fun videos. Check out our social media channels to see […]
Online SafetyRelationships

Staying Safe Using Dating Apps 

Dating apps have become a popular way of meeting someone new. Whether swiping or messaging, whatever app you choose, it’s important to know how to keep yourself safe while using the app and if you decide to meet up with them. What are online dating apps? Dating apps are used to talk to people, usually […]
Self-image & Self-esteemSex

Overcoming Body Insecurities When Being Intimate

Being sexually and physically intimate with someone is a natural part of growing up. But sometimes, getting close to someone can make many people insecure about their body. This is especially true if you compare yourself to what you think others find attractive. The role of the media Our idea of the perfect body is […]
RelationshipsSex

Exploring Different Ways to Be Intimate with Others 

As you grow up, you might become interested in learning more about sex and being intimate with others. This is totally normal, and it’s okay to be curious. Just make sure that you’re getting your info from sources you can trust. Here we look at some different ways of being intimate with others. What is […]
ContraceptionSex

The Itchy Guide To STIs and Testing

This blog looks at what an STI is, how to know if you have one and what to do if you think you do. It looks at what happens at a sexual health clinic, how to test at home and when to get tested. If you’re worried about anything and would like to talk it […]
Online SafetySex

Digital Intimacy: Keeping Safe When Sexting

It’s not uncommon to have flirty and sexual chats with someone you like online or on your phone. But what happens if things go wrong? What if you’re feeling pressured? In this blog, we look at sexting, the law, the risks, dealing with pressure and what to do if something’s gone wrong. What is sexting? […]
ContraceptionFamily

From Teen To Parent – A Guide to Teenage Pregnancy

One of the consequences of having unprotected sex is pregnancy (as well as STIs). Pregnancy could be planned, a mistake, or it might be that your usual contraception method failed (they aren’t 100% certain). If you think you could be pregnant, read our blog for information on testing, emergency contraception, your choices, keeping the baby […]
Being In CareConsent

Breaking the Silence of Sexual Abuse and Violence

It can be difficult and painful to talk about sexual abuse and violence, but you’re not alone. If you reach out for help, there are lots of people and services that can support you and offer advice. What is sexual abuse and violence? Sexual abuse and violence is any type of unwanted sexual act or […]
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