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.
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.
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.
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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I recently had sex, well I tried to at least, with a guy that had a really large penis. His thing had to be at least 9 inches and it was big enough around that my fingers couldn't touch when I gave him a hand job, even when I squeezed tightly. Back to the point, I couldn't handle it when he tried to penetrate me, so we stopped. Does anyone have idea's on how I can get over this hurting? P.S. I can't give him a good bj either, so if you have tips on that go ahead and throw them my way.
hi im 17 have had the inplanon/rod in my arm for 1 1/2 years my period stop completly when i got it,i had it removed 3mths ago was put on the pill YAZ right away, i thought i would have my period by now buti forgot to take a few pills and im having unprotected sex.. the other day i had really bad pains in the morning and had a little brownish red discharge, could i be pregant? or someting to stress about ??
I am a 14 year old girl and i weigh 7 stone and one of my best friends weigh 6 stone. i have been trying my hardest to get down to 6 stone becuase i feel fat at 7stone and everthing im doing is just not working,,,( can you please help me or give me a few tips on how to lose a little bit of weight)
you do not need to lose weight! You and your friend are going through puberty and will be going through puberty at different rates. Puberty changes your body shape, making you more curvy and making you gain weight. Chances are you are developing quicker than your friend. At 14 years old you should not be worrying about your weight, however eating a healthy balanced diet packed with fruit and veg will help you keep you fit and healthy. Please don't let weight upset you in this way, and if it is upsetting you a lot it may be worth talking to someone about body confidence.
hey by boyfriend has loads of lumps in his testicule doctors said its not cancer but i have just seen on this episode something that looked exactly like his and it was saying that it could lead to unfertility. i cant think of the name but would there be any one that can send me some information about anything that sounds familiar to you please .xxx
hi im 17 i sometimes have breast discharge that is clear yellowish color is this normal or should i see my doctor!
HI I'm 14 i have wired lumpy skin in my genital area i had it for 4 years now i think i tried popping one but they don't pop? they are really small near the top of my penis and they get a bit bigger as you reach my balls?I don't know what to do i really don t want to contact a doctor in my age as then my parents will think something, is there some cream i could bay on my one from the pharmacy or something?"i din not have sex yet!!"
dont worry its normal
Hey I have discovered a medium bumy lump skin in colour on my genital area I have been to the local family planning clinic who refered me to the gum clinic about eight miles away I have attended three times and I'm no further forward I have also made a gp appointment and the doctor said they didn't have time to look at it and also told me to go to the gum clinic so in this time nobody has even looked at it but the nurse at the gum clinic said it would be genital warts my sister suggested that it could be a cyst I was wondering if you have any idea what it might be or information on where I go from here
i had thrush its definitley cleared up but i still get a light brown discharge near my vagina on my pants what is it??? :/
Im 16 years old, and recently noticed a lump on my vagina, near the hip bone. its sore to touch, and i dont know if its just a swolen gland or something like that? Please help, as i am not close with my mum about this kind of stuff, and i am too embarrased to go to the doctors! :/
My friend is now 14 and she tells me everything. She has told me that she's been getting spots on her down below area. She said she has had them for ages now and if one goes away another appears in a different place. She says that they can sometimes be painful. She said she has tried popping one before and puss came out, she said it smelt disgusting. I've told her a million times to tell her parents but she's not really close to them so what other advice could I give her? P.s. She is still a virgin.
You're friend may have what i also have, genital acne or acne inversa, i started getting the same symtoms when i was about 14, i didnt know what it was and i was afraid to tell anyone or see a doctor until i was 18 i went to my GP and told him, he asked me to show him and he said it was probably acne inversa and that it was not an std but he referred me to the Std clinic and they said the same and tested me i got the results saying i had no infection. Im now 19 and they still havent cleared, theres not really a way to get rid of them but the doctors told me they would clear eventually and I could try salt baths which is just a normal bath but pour salt into it and bath.. Im still waiting for it to clear.
