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Get up to date with what’s new from Suffolk Sexual Health Service, our partners and anything affecting sexual health in our county.

Understanding Pornography: What You Need to Know

If you're reading this, you're probably curious about pornography—what it is, how it impacts us, and what you should be aware of. We're here to give you the lowdown in

Spotlight on STIs: Understanding Syphilis

At Suffolk Sexual Health Service, we continue our series on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) with a focus on syphilis this month. STIs are infections transmitted through unprotected sexual contact, including

Suffolk Sexual Health Service Launches with Provide Community at the Helm

In a notable milestone for community health services in Suffolk, the new Suffolk Sexual Health Service, commissioned by Suffolk County Council, launched last week, on Wednesday 1 May 2024. This

Clinic transitional opening times for Suffolk Sexual Health Service

As part of its commitment to providing accessible and comprehensive sexual health services, Suffolk Sexual Health Service (SSHS) has announced transitional opening times for its clinics across the region. These

STI Spotlight: HIV – What You Need to Know

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

What are pronouns and why do they matter?

A pronoun is how you refer to a person. You will use these all the time without realising. The pronoun often refers to the persons gender ie Him/He or She/Her.