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Embarrassing Bodies , 7:00pm Sunday 21st March 2010 on Channel 4. Catch up for free »

Episode Guide

Teens Below the Belt

First Broadcast on Thursday 30th October, 9pm Channel 4

In the final episode of this series, the doctors were on a mission to tackle a national crisis. With British teenagers having the worst sexual health in Western Europe, STIs are an increasing problem. The doctors hit the streets of Manchester during freshers week to find out what a first taste of freedom is doing to a generation of young adults.

The doctors also brought back a number of patients to catch up on how their treatments were progressing, whilst Dr Christian reported back on the amazing response to our Am I Normal? guides.

bladder problem

Through the clinic doors first is 18-year-old Rhiona, who has a bladder problem that has left her baffled. Dr Dawn conducts a urine test and discovers traces of blood and protein in her wee, but not at levels that should cause the level of discomfort she’s experiencing. Dawn thinks the real problem might lie elsewhere…a condition called paruresis, or shy-bladder

Back on campus, Dr Pixie launches her ‘Britain’s Got STIs campaign, raising awareness about the looming teenage sexual health crisis. Young people account for over half of all new sexually transmitted infections in the UK and Dr Dawn is hitting the streets to target the No. 1 STI today – chlamydia. Untreated it can lead to permanent damage to the body including infertility in men and women.

Medi+Vend Machine

Dr Dawn also demonstrates the new approaches being taken to tackle sexual and personal health, including a vending machine that provides free condoms and chlamydia test kits to those who can’t face entering the clinic.

18-year-old Onitha’s story demonstrates that being young doesn’t guarantee anyone an easy pregnancy. After a long and painful labour, followed by an emergency delivery, Onitha suffered a horrific tear down below. Dr Christian inspects the damage and recommends some reconstructive surgery to repair the wound.

Test

The final case of the day involves 19-year-old Lindsay, whose enlarged labia has knocked her confidence and caused pain and discomfort during sex. Following a consultation, Lindsay is referred for a labiaplasty to reduce the pain.

With another week of body battling drawing to a close, there is just time enough for Dr Christian to make a final effort to get British teens more aware of their sexual health risks. With some of Britain’s brightest minds on campus, will they be able to pass Christian’s condom challenge?

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The ETB team would like to thank:

Mojo Condoms
Durex
Pasante
Anxiety UK
Jo’s Trust
Dr Michael Brady, Kings College Hospital & Camberwell Sexual Health Centre
Mr Julian Shah – Consultant Urologist at University College Hospital
Dr Sunil Chopra
Education and Resources for Improving Childhood Continence
Dr Angelica Kavouni
Transform
Medi+Vend Condom Kiosk
Val Edward-Jones, Professor of Medical Microbiology, Manchester Metropolitan University
Lynda Hudson – Hypnotherapist

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hi, i'm 13 and it hurts when i try to wash the head of my penis and i would like to know why?





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im 13 and have some red patches on the head of my penis and want to know what it is, can anyone help?





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Im 14 and for the past couple of years i've been worried about my Libia Minora because it can be quite uncomfortable and rubs sometimes! I also get quite worried about when I become sexually active in a few years time i would have to open them, and i don't know whether it's normal or whether i should get checked out because it does affect me and my confidence... thankyou





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im 14 i have a lot of droppy skin on my vagina and it really embarrassing. what would i be able to do for this and can i get it removed.





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im 16, i have the same problem but only on one side, but im too scared to say anything to my mum or friends, and i dont feel comfortable being checked out.

i have alot of discharge daily is this normal?





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I'm 15 years old and have excess skin around my vagina is this normal or can it be removed ? also my breasts are quite small compared to my friends and i feel uncomfartable around them when we talk how can i improve my confidence around them ? and is there something wrong with developing early.





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ive been on bhe pill for !year an a half an as past 5 months ive been very sore inflamed an itchy around my vagina area but its not all the time its just now an again i duno wat it is an just wonderin is it anything to do way the pill?





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i have the same thing. ive recently come of the pill as i though it was also having an affect on my mood and my weight.

im am 15 and i have a lot of droppy skin on my vagina and it really embarrassing. what would i be able to do for this and can i get it removed.





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i have like some spots on my penis, although i am a virgin, and like a load of red patches at the bas of my penis?





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im 15 , and i have excessive skin on my vagina? what can i do for it? its realy embarrassin





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