Taboos, misconceptions and lack of information about issues to do with sex, contraception, self-esteem and peer pressure can reinforce barriers and stereotypes, could prevent learning and can potentially lead to disengagement. Who is this website for? And how can it be used? The ‘Get it On’ website can be used; By anybody in the public who might want [...]
Continue reading...Models dressed as angels and the Roman god of love Cupid will visit Halton teenagers as part of a safe sex campaign. They will visit Halton Lea and Riverside College to try to persuade teenagers to wear condoms in order to avoid sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy. The promotions will take place from Tuesday, February 9 to Thursday, February 11 at Riverside College campuses at Kingsway, Cronton, Runcorn and Astmoor.
Continue reading...You’ve met someone you really like and now you’re going out. But does this mean you have to start having sex? The simple answer is no. having sex doesn’t have to be the next step from kissing, or something you have to do when you’re 16… or when you’ve been going out for a certain [...]
Continue reading...Contraception – been there, read it, so why read this? Well, because the chances are you don’t know everything there is to know about protecting yourself from sexually transmitted infections (STI’s) and unplanned pregnancies. Different methods of contraception suit different people, but withdrawal [...]
Continue reading...Shocked. Scared. Panicked. Confused. Embarrassed. Alone. Lonely… these are just some of the emotions you may be going through now if you think you could be pregnant. Whether you are facing an unplanned pregnancy with the help and support of people around you, or whether [...]
Continue reading...Anyone who has sex can have an STI. It doesn’t just happen to ‘bad’ people and people who sleep around – it can happen to anyone even if they only have sex once. Most of the time, people can’t tell if they have an STI so it’s always worth [...]
Continue reading...Includes premature (early) ejaculation, retarded ejaculation (not being able to ejaculate) and impotence, as well as other problems. Impotence means ‘lack of power’. It is being unable to have or keep an erection for the duration of vaginal sex. It’s a common and distressing problem affecting [...]
Continue reading...Please see the below poster for the Merseyside Sexual Assault Referral Centre. They can be contacted 24 hours a day, 265 days a year on 0151 296 3550.
Continue reading...NHS Halton and St Helens is committed to providing the best health care provision to suit the needs of the population. Have your say and tell us how you would like to receive sexual health care in the community. You could win M&S or Next gift voucher worth up to £100 [...]
Continue reading...NHS Halton and St Helens is committed to providing the best health care provision to suit the needs of the population. Have your say and tell us how you would like to receive sexual health care in the community. You could win M&S or Next gift voucher worth up to £100 [...]
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