Sexual health and relationships

STI testing (including HIV testing)

Sexual Transmitted Diseases (STIs): Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are passed from one person to another through unprotected sex or genital contact. For more information, see Sexually transmitted infections (STI's) (NHS Choices)

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV): There is no cure for HIV, but there are treatments to enable most people with the virus to live a long and healthy life.  AIDS is the final stage of HIV infection, when your body can no longer fight life-threatening infections. With early diagnosis and effective treatment, most people with HIV will not go on to develop AIDS. For more information, see HIV and AIDS (NHS Choices)

Sex and alcohol

Alcohol changes the way you act and affects your decision making. The more you drink, the less careful you are, and this can have serious consequences when it comes to sex and your personal safety. If you're planning to drink alcohol, visit NHS Choices for tips to keep safe.

If you have any questions or concerns around your sexual health, please see your GP or contact your local sexual health clinic.

Your Circle 

Information, advice and support on a number of topics including sexual health and relationships including what services are available locally.

Visit Your Circle's website for more information.

NHS Website

General sexual health information and advice.

Visit the NHS website for more information on sexual health.

National Sexual Health Helpline

 If you would like to talk to someone about a sexual health issue, you can call the national sexual health helpline free. Your call will be treated with sensitivity and in strict confidence. The Sexual Health Helpline is open from 9:00am to 8:00pm, Monday to Friday. Telephone 0300 123 7123.