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What is the contraceptive pill and how do I access it?

The contraceptive pill - often referred to as just ‘the pill’ - is a method of birth control which uses synthetic hormones to prevent pregnancy. In this article, we’ll look

What you need to know about sexting

In an ever-increasingly digital world, sexting is becoming a much more common practice for many. Sexting involves sharing texts, images or videos of a sexual or sexually provocative nature between

STIs and the over 60s

Sexual activity is an important part of later life, often associated with better cardiovascular health, greater self-esteem and improved mental wellbeing. While sexual activity can decrease with age, a large

Emergency contraception – understanding your options

Emergency contraception is a method of birth control which can be used after unprotected sex or the failure of a regular birth control method. Here you can find more information

Sexual harassment or assault – and what to do if it happens

In the #MeToo age, many people have a clearer understanding of the importance of consent and what is and isn’t acceptable behaviour. Sadly, that doesn’t mean that sexual harassment, sexual

Body confidence – what is a normal body?

Thinking your body is different, abnormal or even weird is an experience many people have – young and old. In a world of social media, beautiful celebrities and biology text