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

School’s out – how to get your sexual health support this summer

It’s that much awaited time of the year – Uni, college and school have come to a close and you’re out enjoying the summer weather with your friends and partners.

STI Spotlight: Herpes – what you need to know about herpes

In the first in our new spotlight series, we’re highlighting herpes. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are an infection that can be passed on between sexual partners during unprotected sexual contact.

What is upskirting and what do you need to know?

Upskirting is a term which describes the act of taking sexually intrusive photographs or videos under someone’s clothing without their permission. It often goes undetected or occurs in a crowded

What is the contraceptive pill and how do I access it?

The contraceptive pill – often referred to as just ‘the pill’ – is a method of birth control which uses synthetic hormones to prevent pregnancy. In this article, we’ll look

What you need to know about sexting

In an ever-increasingly digital world, sexting is becoming a much more common practice for many. Sexting involves sharing texts, images or videos of a sexual or sexually provocative nature between

‘Need it, Click it, Get it’ with our new online sexual health portal!

Our new online portal is a simple and easy way to book and alter appointments with sexual health clinics and professionals, order and track STI self-testing kits and manage your