Sexual Health

Stevenage Sexual Health Clinic is a local walk-in clinic within the town centre of Stevenage.The clinic offers the following services: Information, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as Chlamydia, Syphilis, Gonorrhoea, Trichomoniasis, Herpes, Warts, Hepatitis and HIV, Rapid HIV testing, Advice and Information. All methods of contraception (excluding the vaginal ring) including coils and implants, Emergency Contraception, Pregnancy Testing and Free Condoms.

Provide Wellbeing offers a vasectomy service for men registered with a Hertfordshire GP. The Provide Wellbeing website has more information about the ‘No-Scalpel’ vasectomy service including local clinics and contact details.Download the self-referral form and find out more about the service from their website.

Free STI test kits can also be ordered online discretely via SH:24. SH:24 work in partnership with Sexual Health Hertfordshire.

Emergency contraception, regular contraception and treatments for sexually transmitted infections such as genital herpes and genital warts is also offered by SH:24

There are many types of contraception available and none are perfect. The Contraception Choices website provides honest information to help weigh up the pros and cons.

Looking after your sexual health Sexual health is an important part of physical and mental health as well as your emotional and social wellbeing. It's important to take care of your sexual health and to talk about sex and relationships with your loved ones.

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Many people with sexually transmitted infections (STIs) do not get symptoms, so it's worth getting tested even if you feel fine. If you think you have an STI, the earlier you're tested, the sooner treatment can be given if it's needed.An STI can be passed from one person to another through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal and oral sex.STIs can pass between men and women, and from women to women and men to men.

The National Sexual Health Helpline provided by Public Health England is open Monday to Friday, 9am-8pm.

Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services.

Honest advice about contraception, pregnancy, STIs and pleasure.

Advisers can provide emotional support if you are worried about your sexual health or have concerns about living with HIV. Help to access services local to you across the UK, whether provided by THT or by someone else.