SEXUAL HEALTH

Whether you are sexually active or not, there are some things everyone must know to stay sexually healthy…

Regardless of sexual orientation, age, race or gender, sexual health is an important part of our lives. This is particularly true as we get older – for some, increased independence leads to a desire to try new things and find out who you are. It’s natural to want to experiment but it’s important to recognise where the boundaries lie.

People’s experience of sex education in school is very varied. Some schools might have a comprehensive curriculum whereas others don’t. Because of this, many of us don’t feel equipped to talk about our sexual health. Now is the time for us all to get clued up and take control.

Brook

Brook is the leading sexual health and wellbeing charity for young people under 25. We believe that all young people deserve access to the advice and support they need to lead healthy lives. Our confidential, non-judgemental clinics offer free testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infection (STIs) as well as contraception and emergency contraception, pregnancy testing, choices and counselling. Find your nearest Brook clinic, or sexual health service using our online find a service tool: www.brook.org.uk/ find-a-service. The website is there to answer your questions about sex and relationships.

The Best Sexual Health Tools

Both available for free, these tools will help you take control: Brook STI checker tool www.brook.org.uk/stis

Brook Contraception tool www.brook.org.uk/contraception