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Unplanned pregnancy and your choices
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By FormUser 16-24 Sexual Health & Wellbeing Sexual Know-how

07 Dec: Unplanned pregnancy and your choices

An unplanned pregnancy can be a scary time, particularly if you are young, unprepared or not in a stable home…

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Staying safe in the Christmas party season
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By FormUser 16-24 Sexual Know-how

06 Dec: Staying safe in the Christmas party season

Christmas is nearly here! Mistletoe is being readied, nights out are being planned and parties organised. It’s a great time…

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What makes a healthy or unhealthy relationship?
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By FormUser 16-24 Sexual Health & Wellbeing Sexual Know-how

01 Dec: What makes a healthy or unhealthy relationship?

Young or old, many of us at some point find ourselves in a relationship which encounters issues. To quote many…

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When to take a pregnancy test after having LARC removed
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By FormUser Sexual Know-how

15 Nov: When to take a pregnancy test after having LARC removed

Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) is a popular method of contraception in the UK. At some point you – or your…

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Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) – a good option?
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By FormUser Sexual Know-how

15 Nov: Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) – a good option?

Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (otherwise known as LARC) is a type of contraception which is increasingly popular today. The more well-known…

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What is PrEP
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By FormUser Sexual Know-how

04 Oct: What is PrEP: Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis?

In recent years, there has been a lot of research into HIV and how to prevent and potentially cure it….

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World Contraception Day Blog (Demo)
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By FormUser Sexual Know-how

23 Sep: World Contraception Day

Monday the 26th September is World Contraception Day! The day focuses on raising awareness about contraception – helping young people…

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Sexual Health Week 2022: Breaking down the barriers to sexual health services
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By FormUser Sexual Know-how

08 Sep: Sexual Health Week 2022: Breaking down the barriers to sexual health services

Every year – usually around the middle of September – Sexual Health Week takes place and focuses attention on an…

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Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
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By FormUser Sexual Know-how

06 Sep: Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is illegal in the UK but still happens here and across the world. It is often…

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Chemsex
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By FormUser Sexual Know-how

27 Jul: Chemsex

Chemsex is the act of engaging in sex or sexual activity whilst under the influence of illegal drugs. The practice…

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