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Can You Catch the Same STI Twice?

Short answer: yes, you absolutely can and it happens more often than people realise. A lot of people think that once you’ve had an STI and been treated, you’re “immune”

Sex, Safety and Being Yourself: Let’s Talk About It

Talking about sex, relationships and identity can feel awkward but it really shouldn’t. Whether you’re just starting to figure things out, in a relationship, or just curious, you deserve honest

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

Can You Still Get STIs If You’re in a Same-Gender Relationship?

There’s a common myth that sexually transmitted infections (STIs) only affect people in heterosexual relationships, but that’s simply not true. Anyone, regardless of gender or sexuality, can get an STI

What’s the Difference Between HIV and AIDS – And Why Does Language Matter?

You’ve probably heard the terms HIV and AIDS used together, sometimes even as if they mean the same thing. But they don’t. Understanding the difference is important, not just for

Fundoms…still as safe as a regular condom?

At Suffolk Sexual Health Service, we provide a variety of different free condoms such as; Flavoured condoms (chocolate, mint, strawberry) Textured condoms (ribbed and dotted) Heat reactive condoms (ones that

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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