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Social inequalities are an important barriers to positive youth development, and may result in poorer academic performance, greater likelihood of engaging in delinquent behavior, early onset of sexual activity, increased risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unwanted pregnancies. This study reports the experience of a group of academics from a private college developing health education with adolescents from a State School in Belo Horizonte, MG. The talking circle was the method used to stimulate interaction between the adolescents and the college academics. The following topics were covered: "Adolescent Rights and Duties," "Mental health and Self-Esteem", "Teenage Pregnancy," "Contraceptive Methods" and "Sexually Transmitted Infections". There was a change in the posture of the students during the intervention: initially not engaged in the discussion, at the end of the project most actively participated and showed eagerness for the knowledge acquired. The taboos related to sexuality were demystified, encouraging the construction of a culture of self-care. Academic extension activities involving this susceptible population are fundamental for reducing risk behavior, benefiting the society and improving the life quality of adolescents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]