How do I find my nearest Family Planning Clinic?
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May 15, 2014
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Short messages on Sexual health and Safety issues from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.
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Samaritans is confidential and anonymous
Finding it hard to talk about how you are really feeling? Samaritans is a safe place to turn; it’s anonymous and confidential: 08457 90 90 90 or jo@samaritans.org .
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May 2, 2014
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Free postal test kits for Chlamydia
The NHS offers free postal test kits for Chlamydia in many areas, for you to do yourself at home. Get yours from http://freetest.me
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May 1, 2014
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You don’t always notice symptoms if you have an STI
You don’t always notice symptoms if you have an STI. Many people don’t notice symptoms and most people with chlamydia have no symptoms. You won’t always know if you’ve got an STI and you can’t tell by looking if someone has one. Protect yourself by always using a condom. If you’re worried, visit your GP or sexual health clinic.
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April 30, 2014
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You cannot catch an STI from sitting on a toilet seat
You cannot catch an STI from sitting on a toilet seat. Sexually transmitted infections are passed on through unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex, and sharing sex toys. The only way to protect against STIs is to use a condom every time you have sex.
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April 24, 2014
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It is not harmful not to have sex
It is not harmful for a man – or woman – not to have sex. A man’s testicles will not explode if he does not have an orgasm. Men produce sperm all the time, and if they don’t ejaculate it is simply absorbed into their body.
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April 23, 2014
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Chlamydia is silent and easily treated
Most people with chlamydia have no symptoms but it’s easily treated, so if you’re worried ask your GP or sexual health clinic for a test.
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April 17, 2014
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Chlamydia can make you infertile
Chlamydia can make you infertile if left untreated, if you’re a woman. In men, chlamydia may lead to a painful infection in the testicles and can sometimes reduce fertility.
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April 16, 2014
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Having sex is a very personal decision
Having sex is a very personal decision, and you might not feel ready to have a sexual relationship for months or years after puberty. It is a personal choice.
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April 11, 2014
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Having breasts does not mean a girl is ready for sex
Having breasts does not mean a girl is ready for sex. A girl’s breasts start to develop at puberty, around age 10 to 16, but this doesn’t mean she should start having sex, or that she will feel ready.
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April 10, 2014