C-Card Scheme C-Card is a free condom issuing scheme for anyone aged 13-24 living in Devon and Torbay. It works […]
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TEST PAGE – DO NOT USE Devon residents (excluding postcodes xxxxxxx) over the age of 18 can now order the […]
The genital area, including the surrounding skin is very delicate and can easily be damaged. There are a number of […]
Termination of pregnancy (abortion) is a treatment to end an early pregnancy. The pregnancy is ended either by taking medicines […]
Advice for women during Covid-19 Accessing sexual and reproductive healthcare as lockdown eases This document provides updated guidance from the […]
Contraception in the time of Covid 19 (Coronavirus) by Doctor Amy • A podcast on Anchor It might be trickier […]
FSRH CEU recommendation on extended use of the etonogestrel implant and 52mg levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system during COVID restrictions 20 March […]
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FSRH guidance on planning for LARC Procedures following the publication of the NICE COVID-19 rapid guideline: arranging planned care in […]
Provision of contraception by maternity services after childbirth during the Covid-19 pandemic 08 April 2020 Information provided by the Faculty […]
What to expect following your contraceptive coil fit Immediately after your contraceptive coil fit it is normal to experience some […]
Information for patients on having a trainee present during a consultation/procedure within the Devon Sexual Health Service We regularly have […]
What is pornography? Pornography, or more commonly porn, is defined as sexually explicit videos, photographs or writings which are produced […]
Domestic abuse One woman in four and one man in six in the UK will be a victim of domestic […]
What is Hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a virus that infects the liver. It is also present in the blood […]
Vaccinations At Devon Sexual Health we offer a number of vaccinations to protect you against STIs. These vaccinations are offered […]
Sexual health is not just about effective contraception and testing for STIs. It is important to think more broadly about […]
Prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain in men What is Prostatitis? Prostatitis describes irritation to the prostate gland. It is […]
Please complete this form to make a referral to Devon Sexual Health. Please note the required fields. Please only enter […]
What is PrEP? PrEP is a medicine that can be taken before sex to help reduce your risk of HIV […]
Safeguarding We take the Safeguarding of all our patients very seriously. This is especially important when working with children and […]
Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (DFSRH) Are you a Doctor, GP, Practice nurse, Primary Care Nurse […]
This section provides information and advice for healthcare professionals. There are also many useful links to various websites. Faculty of […]
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HIV care at Devon Sexual Health We consider HIV care to be a core component of the work we do […]
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is passed on through unprotected sex (sex without a condom). Chlamydia is […]
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Consent is an agreement between participants to engage in sexual activity. Section 74 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 states […]
If you have had recent sexual contact with someone who is HIV positive you may need medicine that can reduce […]
Female Genital Mutilation What is FGM?: Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a procedure where the female genitals are deliberately cut, […]
Personal and sexual relationships can bring happiness, fulfilment, companionship, love and a greater sense of freedom to the lives of […]
Welcome to Devon Sexual Health – a service offering help and advice on all aspects of sexual health for those […]
If you have had sex with someone whose sexual history you are not sure about we would advise that you book an appointment at one of our clinics and come in for a chat and a check-up. You may not have chlamydia, or you may have caught something else, it’s best to be on the safe side.
All of our Devon Sexual Health clinics are staffed by experienced NHS doctors and nurses. We are specially trained and […]
Having an active sex life can lead to health benefits such as improving the condition of your heart, reducing stress […]
Contraception can help to prevent pregnancy and some sexually transmitted infections (STIs). There are lots of types of contraception to […]
STIs are sexually transmitted infections that people get through sexual activity. They are incredibly common and just like any other […]
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Welcome to Devon Sexual Health – providing sexual health services that support healthy relationships and sexual well-being across Devon (including […]
In response to the emergence of COVID-19 we have implemented a telephone triage system for all of our clinics. Our central telephone number is 0300 303 3989.
We are currently experiencing high demand for our Sexual Health Services across Devon and Torbay with unprecedented demand in Exeter. Please note always review urgent cases the same day. If your need is urgent and you are struggling to reach us keep trying as our phone system will explain how to access same-day care with us.
We have updated information on the provision of routine contraception here.
Self-requested STI testing by post is available for those aged under 25- more info
We are now running an under 18’s sit and wait clinic at Exeter, Torquay, and Barnstaple for more information click here
If you are struggling to access sexual health services, alternatives may be available: