Sexual health awareness
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Are you having safe sex? if you are not this is a website which aims to educate people on how to have safe sex and the conseques of not having safe sex.
Safe sex
Safe sex is having sex with one partner who neither people have any sexually transmitted diseases. Safe sex also means having sex with a barrier method of contraception (like female or male condoms). The purpose of safe sex is that it prevents the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. Safe sex also prevents you against unintended pregnancies and against some sexually transmitted diseases. The topic of safe sex should not be awkward or embarrassing because its something everybody needs to be educated on this topic.
Where to get help
You can get help from pretty much every trusted adult like parents, teachers, friends parents, older siblings and grandparents.
Here are some numbers you can call for some advice/help:
03001237123- sexual health helpline
111- non-emergency emergency services
01495765065- sexual health clinic (south wales)
symptoms to look for (STIs)
STIs are very contagious and can impact physical health and cause fertility problems. This is why you should always use a Condom whilst having sexual intercourse.
an unusual discharge from the vagina or penis
pain when peeing.
lumps or skin growths around the genitals or bottom
a rash.
unusual vaginal bleeding.
itchy genitals or anus.
blisters and sores around your genitals or anus.
warts around your genitals or anus
Its ok!
Do not worry or stress about being judged or being made fun of by health professionals its completely normal and these health care professionals deal with situations daily. Most STIs can be treated with a round of anti-biotics.
