Sexual Health

If you’re looking for information about sexual health and contraception services in York and North Yorkshire, you’ve come to the right place. We offer confidential, free and friendly services that are available to everyone.

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.

Find sexual health clinics.

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.

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.

Honest advice about contraception, pregnancy, STIs and pleasure.

Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services.

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.