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Myth-busting everyday STI worries - what’s real vs what’s rubbish. We’ve all heard the stories: “You can catch something from a toilet seat!” or “Be careful using hotel towels!” But
The Essex Sexual Health Service’s Education and Outreach Team is building connections with diverse communities by bringing essential resources directly to them. As part of this effort, free condom boxes
Finding out you’ve tested positive for a sexually transmitted infection (STI) can feel worrying. And if your partner gets tested and their results come back negative, you might be left
Contraception is designed to give you freedom and control over your sexual health, but it’s natural to wonder how it might affect your mood or mental wellbeing. The truth is,
In support of World Contraception Day, Friday 26 September 2025, Essex Sexual Health Service is encouraging residents to explore Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) methods as reliable, low-maintenance options for preventing
Essex Sexual Health Service, delivered by Provide Community and commissioned by Essex County Council, is marking Sexual Health Week 2025 (Monday 15 to Sunday21 September), with a focus on digital
Did you know that the emergency contraception pill (effective for up to 5 days as emergency contraception) is now available for FREE at most pharmacies across England from October 2025?
Please click here to find your nearest pharmacy.
It is advised that you call the pharmacy ahead of attending to check that there is a prescribing pharmacist on site that day.
