ASSERTIVENESS |
What's it all about? - General introduction. Assertiveness basics, and why you could benefit from learning a bit about it. | 
| Getting what you want - Want to say No? What about Yes? Or simply getting your opinion heard. Do it in all the right ways. |
| Giving and receiving - No, not that! But learning not only to give criticism & compliments, but take them too. Sound stupid? Since when did you take a compliment without blushing? | Tricky (sticky) moments - Dealing with awkward situations (and people) is not always easy. Tips on keeping your cool and body language. | |
Let's talk about sex - Not a retro look back at Salt-n-Pepa's top ten smash from 1988, but some thoughts on how assertiveness training is important in the bedroom... | Thinking about having sex - Deciding when, or if, to have sex can be tricky. Check out our suggestions if you are deciding to 'take the plunge'.. | Support Links - OutZone's list of useful links offering support services for lesbian, gay & bisexual young people living in and around London. |
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COMING OUT/DEALING WITH HOMOPHOBIA |
Am I gay or bisexual? - What are some of the questions you're asking yourself? If you think you may be gay or bisexual, should you tell people? | Diversity and the gay press - The gay scene is filled with different people. So what are the rules about fitting in? Also, why the gay press plays a big role in the lives of many gay men. | Bisexuality - If you're bisexual or think you might be, it can sometimes be tough fitting in. Check out our information for bisexuals and people who think they may be. |
Meeting people & the gay scene - You may want to meet other gay/bi guys. How to do this? There's the bars, clubs, pubs and far more beyond just 'The Scene'. | 
| Coming out guide - Top tips to make yur coming out process less traumatic - created by our existing group members. |
Homophobic bullying - No-one has the right to bully or intimidate another person. Check out this page if you or someone you know is being bullied or harassed about sexuality. | Internalised Homophobia - Gives a good overview/explanation of a common concern among young men. Book excerpt from: All About Sex: A family resource on sex & sexuality. | Support Links - OutZone's list of useful links offering support services for lesbian, gay & bisexual young people living in and around London. |
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INTERNET & CLASSIFIED DATING |
Classifieds & Internet dating - A brief introduction to using personal ads, Internet profiles and classifieds to date other guyz. We're not saying don't - just be careful... | General Internet safety - What you should know if you use the Internet, chat rooms, ICQ, email or Websites to make contact with other people. | 
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Internet Chatroom safety advice - Some do's and don'ts to bear in mind when using Internet chat rooms and messaging systems. | Classified ad safety - General safety tips and advice about using Classifieds and personal ads in magazines to date other men. | Classifieds shorthand - An example of all the shorthand and abbreviations used in personal ads, Internet profiles and classifieds. |
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SAFER SEX & HIV/AIDS AND STI's |

| What Is HIV / AIDS?
If you're sexually active, you should already know the answer to that. Even if you've read all this before, there is no harm in a quick refresher. | Does it affect me?
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| What is safe? Safer?? |
London-wide GUM clinics - Details about sexual health clinics in your area as well as London's main 'walk-in clinics' that offer a totally confidential service for gay men. | One-2-One - FREE confidential one-2-one information & support sessions about any issue. |
| Sexually Transmitted Infections - Information about the most common STI's and their treatments. How much do you really know about Sexually Transmitted Infections? | | Support Links - OutZone's list of useful links offering sexual health/HIV/AIDS services for lesbian, gay & bisexual young people living in & around London. |
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SEXUAL HEALTH CLINICS |
Sexual Health Clinics Okay, so what's the chat with these places. I know I'm not paying, but still why on earth should I want to go through it all...? | Introduction to Zone 15 Features loads of details about Tottenham's sexual health clinic. Also, why on earth do you need to go to sexual health clinics? | |
Introduction to Axis Features details about London's West End's sexual health clinic aimed specifically at young gay and bisexual men. | FREE Sexual Health Counselling You can now access FREE Sexual health counselling from PACE... Get those questions answered... "Start getting yourself sorted..." | London-wide clinics - Details about sexual health clinics in your area as well as London's main 'walk-in clinics' that offer a totally confidential service for gay men. |
| Sexually Transmitted Infections - Information about the most common STI's and their treatments. How much do you really know about Sexually Transmitted Infections? | | Support Links - OutZone's list of useful links offering sexual health services HIV/AIDS information for lesbian, gay & bisexual young people living in & around London. |
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LOVE, LIFE & RELATIONSHIPS |

| Friendship - Top advice about maintaining your friendships and some information about what to do to resolve arguments | Peer Pressure - We all sometimes do things just to get along with our friends, but there are times when this can become problematic. |
| Dealing with problems - Sometimes life can be stressful. Trying to work out your troubles when things get hectic often makes the problem worse. | Bullying- If you, or someone you know, is being bullied, try to seek help straight away. Find out how, and who are the best people to talk to to make the bullying stop. | Homophobic bullying - No-one has the right to bully or intimidate another person. Check out this page if you or someone you know is being bullied or harassed about sexuality. |
Scene Guide a new section listing some of our favourite pubs and clubs. If any of you boyz would like to write your own reviews then don't delay - email them in to me today! | Thinking about having sex - Deciding when, or if, to have sex can be tricky. Check out our suggestions if you are deciding to 'take the plunge'.. | |
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| FURTHER INFORMATION | OTHER PACE SERVICES | LINKS & LISTINGS |
Information for professionals/media - More information about our work & services for those who work with young people or those interested in the complexities of youth work with LGB young people. | How PACE can help you - A summary of all the services PACE offers and direct links to the PACE website, where you can find out further information about what's on offer. | Support Links- OutZone's list of useful links offering services information & resources for lesbian, gay & bisexual young people living in and around London. |
MySpace Pages - Check out our social-networking sites here, but remember to surf safely!
www.myspace.com/outzoneboyz
www.myspace.com/girldiva2007 |
| One-2-One - FREE confidential one-2-one information & support sessions about any issue. |
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If you would like to talk to someone in confidence, about any of the issues raised on this page, contact us by email or by telephone (020 7700 1323), for information about services near you which may be able to help. |
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