Contraception and sti's

Sexually transmitted infections, Sex, Contraception, HIV

Sex can be a difficult subject to talk openly about but the reality is we are all interested in it, will most likely at some point experience it and no doubt have loads of questions and queries about it. Sex is a very special, intimate act and no one should ever feel any peer pressure to have any sexual relations. You can only lose your virginity once and the likely hood is that you will never forget them or the experience. Make sure that you are always having sex or any sexual relations because you want to, you’re emotional and physically ready and you feel comfortable with the person you are with.

Legally you can consent to have sex (heterosexual and homosexual) from the age of 16. In Northern Ireland, you have to be 17. It is a criminal offence to intentionally sexually touch or have intercourse with a female if she is under 16 years, whether she gave her consent or not.

contraception

Did you know there are 14 methods of contraception to choose from? Different methods suit different people. Make sure you feel comfortable with the method you and your partner choose and remember sex is a two person act, you both share the responsibility. Contraception not only protects you from getting STI’s (Sexually transmitted infections) but also protects against pregnancy
Condoms protect against most STI’s and the pill protects you against pregnancy. So the safest bet is to use both. And you can get free condoms from family planning and GUM clinics and the contraceptive pill is also free.

Contraception Myths (Do not believe the following!)

Jumping up and down after sex
Standing up straight away
Withdrawal (taking the penis out of the vagina before ejaculation. There is semen containing sperm present at the tip of the penis as soon as it is erect.
Having sex in the shower

STI’s (sexually transmitted infections)

Sexually transmitted infections (STI’s) can cause serious health concerns and can be uncomfortable and painful. 1 in 9 people in Britain have an STI so use a condom and make sure you are not one of them!
Some STI’s have read more