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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.

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

STIs and the over 60s

Sexual activity is an important part of later life, often associated with better cardiovascular health, greater self-esteem and improved mental wellbeing. While sexual activity can decrease with age, a large

Emergency contraception – understanding your options

Emergency contraception is a method of birth control which can be used after unprotected sex or the failure of a regular birth control method. Here you can find more information

National HIV Testing Week – HIV in Essex and how to get tested

National HIV Testing Week begins on Monday 6th February 2023 across the UK. The nationwide awareness week is offering FREE and rapid HIV testing to help raise awareness and tackle