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STI Spotlight: Understanding HIV and the Support Available in Essex At Essex Sexual Health Service, we believe that knowledge is power - especially when it comes to HIV. Whether you're
Let’s talk about warts - specifically genital warts. We know, it’s not the sexiest topic… but that’s exactly why we need to talk about it. Because the truth is, genital
When it comes to safer sex, we often hear the same messages over and over: “Wear a condom,” “Protect yourself from STIs,” “Use contraception.” But for many people in the
When you hear “the pill,” you probably think of a small, daily tablet that’s been around forever. But there’s a lot more to oral contraception than meets the eye -
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are more common than many people think and understanding them is key to staying safe. In this edition of our STI spotlight series, we’re taking a
Sex should always be based on mutual trust, respect, and consent. But what happens when someone removes a condom during sex without their partner’s knowledge or agreement? This is called
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.