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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.

Find a Local Support Group

Whilst sexual orientation and gender identity are very personal and individual, many people have similar experiences which they can share and learn from when exploring sexuality. That’s where self-help groups

Painful Sex

As well as being essential for reproduction, sex is something most people enjoy and part of a healthy relationship. However, like anything, it is not without its challenges and momentary

Sex and Consent

In recent years, the #MeToo movement in particular has shone the spotlight on consent and unwanted sexual advances and sexual assault. Whilst sexual consent has always been essential, necessary and

Premature Ejaculation

Almost every man suffers from premature ejaculation at some point in their life. Ejaculation is the moment a man climaxes or cums during sex. Ideally, it’s a moment we wish

Coming Out

Sexuality is a very personal matter and ‘coming out’ - telling others you’re gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, queer, questioning or ace (LGBTQ+) - can be daunting. Though attitudes continue to

Erectile Dysfunction

Almost every man suffers from the inability to get or maintain an erection at some point in their life. It could be because you’re tired, nervous, have had a little