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Your Guide to Contraception Options Beyond the Pill

When we think about contraception, the pill often comes to mind as a popular and well-known option. But did you know there’s a wide variety of contraception methods available that

Everything You Need to Know About Periods: A Beginner’s Guide

Starting your period is a big milestone in life, but it can also bring up plenty of questions. Whether you’ve already started your period or are just getting ready for

STI Spotlight: What You Need to Know About Chlamydia

This month, we’re putting the spotlight on one of the most common yet often silent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) – chlamydia. If you’re sexually active, understanding this STI is essential

Sexual Health Week ‘Are you feeling it?’ – Interview with Teenage Mental Health

Happy Sexual Health Week! As we discussed in the previous blogs, this year’s theme is “Are You Feeling It?”- a focus on the intrinsic link between sexual health and mental

“Are You Feeling It?” – Suffolk Sexual Health Embraces Sexual Health Week

This September we are proud to announce our involvement in this year’s Sexual Health Week (Monday 9 to Sunday 15 September 2024). Themed "Are You Feeling It?", the national campaign

Sexual Health Week 2024 ‘Are You Feeling It?’ – What’s On

Come join us at these locations over the course of Sexual Health Week and throughout September and learn how you can get involved and how we can support you. We

Did you know that the emergency contraception pill (effective for up to 5 days as emergency contraception) is now available for FREE at most pharmacies across England from October 2025?

Please click here to find your nearest pharmacy.

It is advised that you call the pharmacy ahead of attending to check that there is a prescribing pharmacist on site that day.

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