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  • Sexual health services

    Information about NHS sexual health services

  • Sexual health

    Information and advice about sexual health, including contraception and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

  • Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

    Read about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including possible symptoms, common types of STI and when to go to a sexual health clinic.

  • Pelvic inflammatory disease - Treatment

    If it's diagnosed early, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can be treated easily and effectively with antibiotics prescribed by a GP or doctor in a sexual health clinic.

  • Genital warts

    Find out about genital warts, which are small lumps or cauliflower-like growths around the vagina, penis or anus.

  • Genital herpes

    Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 or type 2. It causes painful blisters to appear on the genitals and the surrounding areas.

  • HIV and AIDS - Prevention

    Read about preventing HIV and AIDS. Find out how to prevent passing on HIV to others by taking precautions, such as using a condom.

  • Itchy bottom

    Read about itchy bottom, which is a strong urge to scratch the skin around your anus. Find out how to ease itching and when to get medical help.

  • Gonorrhoea - Diagnosis

    The only way to find out if you have gonorrhoea is to be tested. If you suspect gonorrhoea or any other sexually transmitted infection (STI), it's important not to delay getting tested.

  • How to deal with challenging behaviour in adults - Social care and support guide

    Find out about safety tips for carers, professional help and specific issues like sexual behaviour.