Sexual & Reproductive Health Information
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Sexually Transmissible Infections
Sexually Transmissible Infections (STIs) are infections which are passed from one person to another during sexual contact or exchange of body fluids.
Genital Conditions
These infections include candidiasis (also called yeast infection or thrush) and bacterial vaginosis.
Menopause
Menopause is the stage in a woman’s life when she stops having periods. Menopause is a natural life...
Are you thinking about taking PrEP and would like to know more?
PrEP stands for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. It is a prescription medication which is a combination of two different HIV drugs taken by HIV negative people to prevent them from becoming infected with HIV. When used correctly PrEP is highly effective at preventing HIV infection.
What are STIs?
Sexually Transmissible Infections (STIs) are infections passed from one person to another during sexual contact or the exchange of body fluids.
They are caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites.
They can affect areas of the body other than the genitals.
They do not always cause signs or symptoms.
What puts me at risk of getting an STI?
Having unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex can put you at risk of getting an STI. You can also get some STIs from skin-to-skin contact. Some activities can place you at higher risk.
Riskier activities include...
Many people find the idea of a sexual health check awkward or embarrassing. After all, it’s not every day someone you barely know asks you intimate details about your sex life or asks to examine your genitals.