In September 2005 you may have seen ‘No sex please we’re teenagers’ (link to ordering DVD) on BBC2. It followed the lives and loves of the very first Romance Academy made up of 12 North London teenagers. They were asked to give up sex for 5 months...an impossible task?
During their time in the Romance Academy, the young people committed themselves to supporting and challenging each other (who they have never met before) to exploring the benefits and frustrations of a sex-free lifestyle. It proved to be an eventful journey...

‘When I walked into the first session and looked at everyone, I expected us not to get along. But we are best friends now and they helped me to respect myself and know who I want to be ‘cos I wasn’t very sure at the beginning.’ Nicky

‘I’d heard all about STI’s before at school and it was boring! But when we talked about the emotional side and how you can feel used afterwards, that was real to me.’ Byron

And the journey is continuing!