Sexual Consent and the Law: What You Need to Know
Consent is an important part of every sexual experience. But what does it actually mean and what does the law say? At its simplest, sexual consent means agreeing to take part in sexual activity by choice and having the freedom and capacity to make that choice. It isn’t just about somebody saying “yes”. Everyone involved […]
Can You Be in Love But Not Want Sex?
Films, TV and social media can sometimes make it seem as though being attracted to someone, falling in love and wanting sex all automatically go together. In real life, relationships and attraction can be much more varied. You can love someone deeply and not want sex. You can be attracted to somebody without wanting a […]
Can You Have an STI and Feel Completely Fine?
When people think about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), they might expect there to be obvious signs that something isn’t right. But the reality is that many STIs can have no symptoms at all. You can feel completely well and still have an STI, which is why testing is an important part of looking after your […]
Welcome to our September Suffolk Sexual Health Newsletter!
Sign up to our quarterly newsletter and have the latest updates delivered straight to your inbox – click here. Within this newsletter edition you will see what we have been up to as well as any other service updates, including: • Updates about what the team have been doing • New projects launching: Broadcasting and E […]
Suffolk Sexual Health Service launches new learning offer for Sexual Health Week 2026
Suffolk Sexual Health Service is supporting Sexual Health Week 2026 (Monday 14 to 20 September), encouraging people across Suffolk to connect, communicate and feel more confident talking about sexual health and relationships. This year’s theme, ‘Let’s Connect’, highlights the importance of meaningful human connection, from our relationships with others to understanding our own bodies, emotions […]
Let’s Keep Connecting: Why Communication Matters for Our Sexual Health
Sexual Health Week may be over for another year, but the conversations it started don’t need to stop. This year’s Sexual Health Week, which took place from 14–20 September, focused on the theme ‘Let’s Connect’, encouraging us to think about the importance of meaningful human connection and the role it can play in our relationships, […]
Sexual Health Isn’t Just About STIs – It’s About How You Feel
When we think about sexual health, things like STI testing, contraception and safer sex might be the first things that come to mind. But sexual health is about much more than our physical health. How we feel about sex, relationships, intimacy and our own bodies matters too. Emotional and psychological wellbeing are important parts of […]
When Should I Get an STI Test After Unprotected Sex?
If you’ve had unprotected sex, you might be wondering how soon you should get tested for a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It can be tempting to test straight away for reassurance, but some infections take time to show up on a test. This is known as the window period, the time between coming into contact […]
Welcome to the Suffolk Sexual Health newsletter!
We hope you are well and looking forward to getting into the festive spirit. Did you know that within the UK, September is the most common month for somebody to be born in? This is attributed to more conceptions happening around Christmas time nine months prior. This means that at Suffolk Sexual Health Service, we […]
Provide Community’s statement on providing healthcare to asylum seekers and refugees
At Provide Community our core mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible healthcare to all members of our community. For many years, we have been providing healthcare services to some of the most vulnerable people in our community. This includes delivering inclusive services to asylum seekers and refugees, recognising that they are a vulnerable […]
