Should you need urgent health advice please contact your GP or call NHS 111. In an emergency please visit A&E or call 999
When you both feel the time is right in your relationship to be having sexual contact, there are important things to think about and plan to keep safe, healthy, free from infection and pregnancy.
How to avoid STIs (sexually transmitted infections):
How to avoid pregnancy:
REMEMBER! WITHDRAWAL IS NOT A METHOD OF CONTRACEPTION. When a penis is erect, even before ejaculation ‘pre-cum’ is released. This contains sperm.
The age of consent to sex is 16, but you can still see a school nurse, doctor or visit the sexual health clinic for confidential advice and support.
There are lots of other ways to show someone that you love them, it does not have to mean having sex.
Do not let anyone pressure you into having sex if you don’t feel ready.
Sexual health and contraception information and advice in Sandwell
Sandwell Sexual Health Services is based at The Lyng Centre on the third floor, and offers an appointment-only service.
The emergency contraceptive pill (morning after pill)
Various forms of contraception
Pregnancy testing
Testing for sexually transmitted infections
To book please:Â Â
Call 0121 612 2323
Email swbh.ishus@nhs.net
Text 07950080794
NHS Choices
www.nhs.uk/conditions/sexually-transmitted-infections
www.nhs.uk/livewell/stis
www.nhs.uk/conditions/contraception
Family Planning Association (FPA)
www.fpa.org.uk/helpandadvice
FPA sexual health helpline: 0845 122 8690
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (closed bank holidays and 3pm – 4pm on Thursdays)Â
https://umbrellahealth.co.uk/#
https://www.healthysandwell.co.uk/our-services/sexual-health/
Choosing contraception – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ4k-trE99E