This week we’re looking at the contraceptive patch, which is a method of contraception designed to prevent women getting pregnant when they have sex.
The contraceptive patch is a 5cm by ...
In this STI Special we’re looking at Gonorrhoea. Gonorrhoea is a less common STI and can be treated with antibiotics.
Gonorrhoea is caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae or gonococcus and ...
This week we’re looking at the contraceptive injection, which is a contraceptive used by woman to prevent them getting pregnant.
There are two types of contraceptive injection, one which lasts for ...
In this STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) Special we’re looking at Genital Herpes. Herpes is a common condition and there is no cure.
Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus ...
This week’s special is the contraceptive implant. It’s a contraceptive used by women that will prevent pregnancy.
The small flexible tube is inserted into your upper arm and contains the hormone ...
In this STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) Special is looking at Chlamydia. Chlamydia is the most common STI and is contracted by having unprotected sex.
In 2010, 186,753 people tested positive for ...
This week’s special is the combined Pill. The pill is a contraceptive used by women which contains hormones that will stop pregnancy.
The combined Pill contains two hormones, oestrogen and progestogen. ...
This week’s special is condoms. Condoms are the most common form of contraception, and are also essential in stopping the spread of STIs.
There are two types of condom, the male ...
Gonorrhoea is now the second most commong STI in Europe and is fast becoming resistant to drugs, warn scientists.
According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, the agency ...
It comes as no surprise that sexually transmitted infections are on the rise, with the research that seven out of ten single women regularly practise unprotected sex.
A study which involved ...
Hannah caught chlamydia last summer on holiday in Magaluf, she said: “You always let go on holiday, you drink too much and this can lead to getting caught up in ...
There are plenty of myths and misconceptions surrounding contraception and sexual health, so we've enlisted the help of Dr. Caroline Cooper, Sexual Health Specialist to help clear these up.
Myth: You can ...
New figures have shown that there has been a dramatic increase in the number of girls uner 15 who have sought contraceptive implants in the past five years.
The figures have ...
Drinking alcohol increases the chances of having unprotected sex, according to new research. Experts found that for every slight increase in alcohol consumption, a person's willingness to engage in risky ...
Women are being urged to stock up on the morning-after pill as the party season approaches. The campaign, launched by the British Pregnancy Advisory Service, is attempting to reduce the ...
The office parties are certain to be setting in, as well as planning hotel stay-overs, what to wear and everything else that goes along with it, there's also the possibility ...
Teenagers want more of a say of what they're taught in sex education lessons, according to a new survey. The study of over 2,000 14-18 year olds, found that 47 ...
Gonorrhoea is becoming more and more drug resistant, according to health experts. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) says we may be heading to a point when the disease is incurable ...
Some holiday-singles don't see the need for a condom whilst abroad and sleeping with strangers, according to a new survey.The holiday season is slowly drawing to an end and a ...
As the holiday season draws to an end, a new survey of single 18-35 year old holidaymakers by Lloydspharmacy suggests that young people are continuing to put their sexual health ...
With all of the things that we need to remind ourselves of daily, it's no wonder that we sometimes forget to take our pill. New research, commissioned by healthcare provider ...
The number of Sexually Transmitted Infections has tripled in the last 10 years. Concerns have been raised since new data revealed that the sexual health in Scotland has had a ...
There are many bizarre claims about masturbation, for example that it causes blindness, insanity, acne and even hair growth.
We sort fact from myth and answer your questions on what is ...
If you suspect that you have a sexually transmitted infection (STI) don't panic. You simply need to get tested, then treatment can be given if it's needed. Many people with ...
