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The Feed vs Real Life: Busting the Biggest Myths About Pornography

Whether you've stumbled across it, actively watch it, or are simply curious, pornography is more accessible than ever. With a few taps on a phone, anyone can view content that

Dating While Trans: Navigating Bodies, Boundaries and Confidence

Dating can be exciting, nerve-racking and sometimes a little awkward, no matter who you are. If you're transgender or non-binary, dating can also bring additional questions. When do you tell

Do I Still Need to Use Condoms If I’m on the Pill?

"I'm on the pill, so I don't need condoms anymore... right?" It's a common question, and the answer is simple: the pill and condoms do different jobs. The contraceptive pill

Cervical Screening: What to Expect and Why It Matters

For many people, receiving an invitation for cervical screening can bring up lots of feelings. You might feel nervous, embarrassed, unsure about what happens, or wonder whether you really need

HIV Tattoo

Have you ever been to get a tattoo, piercing, or visited a beautician and they’ve asked for your HIV status? Do you currently work within any of these fields and

Dry Orgasms: What Are They and Should You Be Worried?

This blog is primarily for people with penises, but it's also for anyone who wants to better understand the topic, support or reassure a partner with a penis, or simply

Update: Contraceptive Implant Protection Extended to 5 Years 

The College of Sexual and Reproductive Health (CoSRH) now supports use of the etonogestrel implant (Nexplanon®) for up to 5 years in the UK. Evidence shows continued contraceptive effectiveness with no new safety concerns.

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