Unprotected sex is widespread among students, survey reveals

• Many students are critical of sex education at school• A quarter want sexual health information on campus

Alcohol and other health risks: let’s get our story straight

Michael White: The Everest deaths show it's hard to balance liberty and safety, but a report suggesting half a glass of wine a day goes too far

Sexually transmitted infection rates soar among young

Gonorrhoea cases causing major concern as health agency warns under-25s failing to use condoms with new partners

Sex education: what role should parents play?

Explaining the facts of life shouldn't be a one-off lecture, but an ongoing conversation, says David Kesterton

Sex and sexuality education: live discussion

Our expert panel will discuss what young people should be taught about sex - and who should teach them. Join us between noon and 2pm on Thursday 31 May

Sex education: we should teach young people about more than the mechanics

Young people need comprehensive sexuality education, which will help them make more informed decisions, says Doortje Braeken

How new technology is helping deliver sexual health services

Text services, apps and social media are being used to provide advice and information to young people. Rachel Williams reports

Young people unaware of sex infection risk

Survey finds many young people think sex without a condom is acceptable if girl is on the pill

Contraception study says 13-year-olds should get the pill in certain scenarios

Report says pharmacists should be able to use their judgment, as alternative is youths will have sex without any protection

Britain has world’s third highest proportion of sexually active teens

UK also ranks badly among high-income nations for harmful teenage drinking, according to study in Lancet medical journal