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Dating, relationships & sex in NZ

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Sex in New Zealand

In general, New Zealanders have a relaxed attitude towards sex. You might find that New Zealanders speak more freely about sex than in your home country. For example, there may be less fear, shame or stigma around sex than you’re used to.

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Being safe online


Sexual healthcare in NZ


Staying safe


Being LGBTQIA+