Sexual Health
It's important to pay attention to your health if you are sexually active. Anyone who is sexually active can catch a sexually transmitted infection. These can range from Chlamydia, HIV and Aids, Thrush, Pubic lice and many more. CTL has a number of useful contacts if you would like some advice about sexual health screening, contraceptive methods and sexually transmitted infections.

You can reduce the risk of infection by always using a condom. But not all STI's are passed on by vaginal or anal intercourse. Some can be picked up through oral sex too, while genital herpes just requires skin-to-skin contact.

The number of STI's has increased in recent years. According to the Health Protection Agency, the number of cases diagnosed in specialist clinics in the UK rose by 3% in 2005 to 790,443.

One of the most common infections is chlamydia. In 2005, more than 100,000 new cases were diagnosed in the UK, up 5% from 2004. Getting screened for STI’s is easy and can prevent health complications for you and your sexual partners.

Where to get tested: See your GP or make an appointment at the genito-urinary medicine (GUM) clinic at your local hospital.
To find a GUM clinic: Call the Department of Health's sexual health helpline on 0800 567123

Some services are aimed specifically at younger people, such as Brook. Visit www.brook.org.uk/find-a-centre to find your nearest centre.

All these services are confidential. You'll be asked your name, address and GP's name, but you don't have to give your real name and you can ask them not to contact your GP.
 

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