Sexual Health Isn’t Just About STIs – It’s About How You Feel
When we think about sexual health, things like STI testing, contraception and safer sex might be the first things that come to mind. But sexual health is about much more than our physical health. How we feel about sex, relationships, intimacy and our own bodies matters too. Emotional and psychological wellbeing are important parts of […]
Let’s Keep Connecting: Why Communication Matters for Our Sexual Health
Sexual Health Week may be over for another year, but the conversations it started don’t need to stop. This year’s Sexual Health Week, which took place from 14–20 September, focused on the theme ‘Let’s Connect’, encouraging us to think about the importance of meaningful human connection and the role it can play in our relationships, […]
When Should I Get an STI Test After Unprotected Sex?
If you’ve had unprotected sex, you might be wondering how soon you should get tested for a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It can be tempting to test straight away for reassurance, but some infections take time to show up on a test. This is known as the window period, the time between coming into contact […]
