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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.

Sexual Health Week 2024 ‘Are You Feeling It?’ – What’s On

Come join us at these locations over the course of Sexual Health Week and throughout September and learn how you can get involved and how we can support you. We

Essex Embraces New Era in HIV Support with Provide Community

Essex Sexual Health Service, delivered by Provide Community and commissioned by Essex County Council, is marking a new chapter in HIV support across Essex. This new chapter aims to enhance

Empowering Parents and Carers: New Resources for Navigating Conversations on Sexual Health

Essex Sexual Health Service, delivered by Provide Community and commissioned by Essex County Council, proudly announces a new, dedicated section on its website for parents and carers, designed to empower

Your Guide to Contraception Options Beyond the Pill

When we think about contraception, the pill often comes to mind as a popular and well-known option. But did you know there’s a wide variety of contraception methods available that

Everything You Need to Know About Periods: A Beginner’s Guide

Starting your period is a big milestone in life, but it can also bring up plenty of questions. Whether you’ve already started your period or are just getting ready for

STI Spotlight: What You Need to Know About Chlamydia

This month, we’re putting the spotlight on one of the most common yet often silent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) – chlamydia. If you’re sexually active, understanding this STI is essential