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STIs & HIV

STIs are sexually transmitted infections that people get through sexual activity. They are incredibly common and just like any other infection, such as a cold, it is nothing to be embarrassed about. It's really important that you seek help and get treatment because, unlike a cold, many do not usually clear up on their own. Click on the boxes to find out more about the different types of STIs, and information on testing and treatment.

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The best prevention against all STIs is to wear a condom. If you test positive for any STI, Devon Sexual Health can also help you to notify your sexual partners.

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Pills for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV

Effectiveness of PrEP is confirmed

HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis, or  PrEP as it is known, is a pill that HIV-negative people can take before sex to […]

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Contraception. How do I know which information is real??
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Contraception. How do I know which information is real??

Dr Cossey, a consultant in sexual and reproductive health at Devon Sexual Health talks about how to challenge mis-information on […]

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What are my options for terminating my pregnancy?
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What are my options for terminating my pregnancy?

An abortion is the medical process for ending a pregnancy, and there are two types: medical and surgical. MSI Reproductive […]

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