Public and Private
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means
something you
keep to yourself.
A place is somewhere you are with other people, where you can see other people or they can see you.
A public place is still public even if no one else is there.
A place is somewhere you are alone. No one can see or hear you when you are in a private place. In a house, the door is closed, and curtains or blinds are shut.
It is OK for someone you trust to help you in a private place if you want them to. This might mean getting help in the toilet or shower.
Including: penises, vaginas, testicles, breasts, bottoms, anuses, vulvas, and mouths
Other people are not allowed to touch these parts, or any parts of your body, if you do not want them to.
talk is conversations about private body parts or sexual activities. If you need to talk about a private body part or it is best to talk to someone you
trust in a private place.
You can talk to health professionals like doctors, nurses, and counsellors about all private body parts.
It is their job to help you. Not all health professionals are people you would talk to about all private body parts.
When you are on your own in a place you have the right to touch your body however you choose. This might mean going to the toilet, showering, taking your clothes off or masturbating.
Sometimes people we trust need to help us shower or go to the toilet.
They still need your permission to help.
The law says you need to be in a private place to:
