Video series: Young Voices Africa
In our Young Voices Africa videos you'll meet characters facing dilemmas around sex and relationships – the same kinds of situations that may affect you and your friends.
Whether it’s dating older people, an unhealthy relationship, having sex without a condom, being able to say no to sex, contraception options, sharing an HIV status, or sexual consent – these are big decisions.
Through our characters’ stories you can get key information about each topic, think about their situations, and create a comic where YOU decide how their stories end.
We also have advice and information on all these issues to help you make the right decisions about your sexual health.
When your boyfriend wants to stop using condoms
Mutale's boyfriend wants them to stop using condoms, but Mutale feels a bit confused. In this video she talks it over with her friends. What do you think Mutale should do?
Get advice on how to talk to your partner about condoms and more. To get more facts on this issue see our page on using condoms when your in a relationship.
Do you always have to say yes to sex with your partner?
Mwila wants to have sex with his girlfriend, but his girlfriend is not in the mood. Listen to each of them explain why they do or don’t want to have sex. Remember, having sex must involve both people agreeing to it. This is also known as sexual consent.
If this situation sounds familiar take a look at our page on whether you always have to say yes to sex with your partner for more information and advice.
Sex without a condom
Spijo is in a tricky situation after forgetting to use a condom with his girlfriend. He talks to his friends who tell him it's a good idea to test for HIV and STIs and remind him that it's better to know your status than to worry about it.
Get advice and information on our sex without a condom page.
Options for contraception
Babalwa is thinking about becoming sexually active with her boyfriend, but hasn't given much thought to contraception options. Her friend helps her talk through the different options to see which might be best for her - a way to prevent pregnancy, STIs and HIV.
See our advice on the best birth control method for you and more on different options for contraception.
Dating older people
Mwaise has been getting a lot of attention from an older man, but isn't sure whether or not she wants to go out with him. She talks to a friend about the gifts and books he has bought her, but admits she doesn't really like him.
Get more advice on things to consider if you’re in a relationship with someone older than you and learn more about Mwaise’s dilemma with facts to help you decide what she should do.
Talking about HIV
Lineo wants to tell her new partner about her HIV status, but she's afraid of losing him. She talks to her brother about how nervous she feels and he helps reassure her that if her boyfriend really loves her then he will accept her HIV status.
Get more advice on sharing your HIV status and find out more about Lineo’s dilemma and what you should consider when talking about your HIV status with a partner.
How to say no
Chipo doesn't feel ready for sex, but her boyfriend does. He is putting her under a lot of pressure to have sex soon. She doesn't want to end the relationship, so talks to her friends for advice.
Does this situation sound familiar? If you want more advice and information we have plenty. Take a look at our page on telling your partner that you don’t want to have sex, our page exploring whether you are ready for sex and another on how to talk about sex to help you build the confidence to talk about what you want or don’t want to do.
Unhealthy relationships
Martha's boyfriend is getting controlling and showing signs of abusive behaviour. She talks to a friend about it, who has also experienced abusive behaviour from a boyfriend. Watch the video to hear more about the signs of an unhealthy relationship.
For more advice and information see our unhealthy relationships page.
