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Navigating Intimacy: Your Role in Relationships, Casual Encounters, and Safer Sex

Hey there! Let's have an open and friendly chat about personal responsibilities in relationships, casual encounters, and the importance of practicing safe sex. At Suffolk Sexual Health Service, we believe

STI Spotlight: Genital Warts – What You Need to Know

As part of our series spotlighting STI’s, this month we’re looking at genital warts. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are an infection that can be passed on between sexual partners during

Nurturing Amazing Relationships with Autism: Let’s Talk About It!

Hey there, let's talk about something super cool and important - healthy relationships with autism! In the world of relationships, it's all about love, trust, communication, and shared values, right?

STI Spotlight: Syphilis – What You Need to Know

As part of our series spotlighting STI’s, this month we’re looking at syphilis. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are an infection that can be passed on between sexual partners during unprotected

STI Spotlight: Gonorrhoea – What You Need to Know

As part of our series spotlighting STI’s, this month we’re looking at gonorrhoea. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are an infection that can be passed on between sexual partners during unprotected

The Scoop on Gender-Neutral Bathrooms: What You Need to Know

Today, we're diving into a topic that's buzzing in conversations everywhere – gender-neutral bathrooms. We know that a lot of people feel passionate about this topic, so it is important

 

 

Contraceptive Implant Protection Extended to 5 Years 

The College of Sexual and Reproductive Health (CoSRH) has announced the extension of use of the etonogestrel implant (Nexplanon®) to 5 years in the UK.

Available evidence supports use of the etonogestrel implant for up to 5 years, with maintained contraceptive effectiveness and no new safety concerns identified.