Reality bites : sex, STDs and contraception

Australia, 1999

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This program explores sexuality issues for young people, highlighting sexual identity, sexual diversity, relationships and communication, sexually transmitted diseases and contraception. Understanding sex and sexuality is a key component addressed in the program, as is decision making, being sexually active, practicing safe sex, and dealing with unwanted pregnancies.

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Credits

director

Liolja Davis

production company

Video Education Australasia

Duration

00:20:00:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1999

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

310948

Language

English

Audience classification

Subject categories

Childrens Films

Childrens Films → Children 12+

Documentary

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Abortion

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Abortion

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Contraception

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Interpersonal relations in adolescence

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Safe sex in AIDS prevention

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Sex differences

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Sexual ethics

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Sexually transmitted diseases

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Teenagers - Sexual behavior

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Youth - Sexual behavior

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Abortion

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Contraception

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Pregnancy, Unwanted

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Sexually transmitted diseases

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

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Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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