Sexual Health

Spectrum provide a free confidential contraceptive and sexual health advice service. Spectrum staff are highly trained to assist you in making informed decisions about sex and sexual health. Their aim is to reduce the rates of sexually transmitted infections and teenage pregnancies in the Wakefield area.

The C-Card scheme is a free and confidential service for young patients aged between 13 and 25. It allows you to collect free condoms from us. We won't tell anyone you've been but it is important that you register on line before coming for an appointment.

There are many types of contraception available and none are perfect. The Contraception Choices website provides honest information to help weigh up the pros and cons.

Looking after your sexual health Sexual health is an important part of physical and mental health as well as your emotional and social wellbeing. It's important to take care of your sexual health and to talk about sex and relationships with your loved ones.

Find sexual health clinics.

Many people with sexually transmitted infections (STIs) do not get symptoms, so it's worth getting tested even if you feel fine. If you think you have an STI, the earlier you're tested, the sooner treatment can be given if it's needed.An STI can be passed from one person to another through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal and oral sex.STIs can pass between men and women, and from women to women and men to men.

The National Sexual Health Helpline provided by Public Health England is open Monday to Friday, 9am-8pm.

Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services.

Honest advice about contraception, pregnancy, STIs and pleasure.

Advisers can provide emotional support if you are worried about your sexual health or have concerns about living with HIV. Help to access services local to you across the UK, whether provided by THT or by someone else.