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A healthy sex life
Sexual health means more than being free from sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or avoiding an unplanned pregnancy. Read more about A healthy sex lifeImage
Condoms
Condoms are the most effective way to safeguard your sexual health as they provide a barrier that stops sperm, viruses and bacteria getting from one person to another. Read more about CondomsImage
Contraception
The main types of contraception include barrier methods, hormonal methods and long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). There are permanent methods like sterilisation, and more... Read more about ContraceptionImage
Oral sex
Oral sex has a very low risk of HIV transmission. The virus can very rarely be passed on this way and only if the person with HIV has a detectable viral load. Read more about Oral sexImage
Unprotected sex
HIV can be transmitted sexually through blood or semen if no protection is used and the person with HIV doesn’t have an undetectable viral load. Read more about Unprotected sexImage
Public sex environments
Some people like to have sex outdoors or in public places. These are sometimes known as public sex environments and include woods, public toilets, parks and car parks. Read more about Public sex environmentsImage
Sexual health services
Sexual health services, which are sometimes know as 'GUM' services or clinics, offer a variety of tests, information and advice. Read more about Sexual health servicesImage