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Having Sex for the First Time

Every life is full of firsts! And for many, the first time you have sex is one of the most exciting and potentially daunting… Many people feel nervous before having

Polite Notice – Attending appointments with Children

Where possible please attend your appointment alone. If you do not have childcare, we recommend you reschedule your appointment to a more suitable time. We understand that this may not

It’s OK to Say No: Empowering Your Sexual Health Journey

We're diving into a topic that's crucial for all of us: sexual health and the power of saying NO. It's essential to embrace our right to say NO when it

STI Spotlight: Chlamydia – what you need to know about chlamydia

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

Important Contraception News Update

Good news ladies, if you currently have a Mirena®, Benilexa® or Levosert®  hormonal coil in you can now safely rely on it as effective contraception method for up to 8 years.

Sex, law and consent: What you need to understand

Sex is a natural and healthy part of life and something we often choose to explore with our partners. Like many areas of life, there are laws around sex which

 

 

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.