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• Your Sexual Health

  Looking after your sexual health & wellbeing is essential. It is important to think more broadly about what you can […]

• Management of menopause – information for healthcare professionals

• Menopause information

• Progestogen-only pill (POP)

• Combined contraceptive pill

• Personal Health Record (PHR)

• Promotional Resources

  Resources There are a number of resources available for GP Practices, Schools and Colleges, Youth Clubs etc, including posters for […]

• Other services

• Signing Up to C-card and condoms by Post

• Ordering condoms by Post

• Doink condom service

  C-Card Scheme C-Card is a free condom issuing scheme for anyone aged 13-24 living in Devon and Torbay. It works […]

• Events

• RSE Teaching Support

• Research

• Contraception aged over 40

                           

• Genital hygiene: our tips

  The genital area, including the surrounding skin is very delicate and can easily be damaged. There are a number of […]

• Abortion

  Termination of pregnancy (abortion) is a treatment to end pregnancy. The pregnancy is ended either by taking medicines or having […]

• Advice for women on accessing sexual and reproductive healthcare as lockdown eases

  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 by Doctor Amy • A podcast on Anchor

  Contraception in the time of Covid 19 (Coronavirus) by Doctor Amy • A podcast on Anchor It might be trickier […]

• Extended use of the etonogestrel implant and 52mg levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system

  FSRH CEU recommendation on extended use of the etonogestrel implant and 52mg levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system during COVID restrictions 20 March […]

• COVID-19 contraception contingency plan

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• FSRH guidance on planning for LARC Procedures

  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

  Provision of contraception by maternity services after childbirth during the Covid-19 pandemic 08 April 2020 Information provided by the Faculty […]

• Advice following a contraceptive coil fit

  What to expect following your contraceptive coil fit Immediately after your contraceptive IUD fit it is normal to experience some […]

• Submit your own observations

• Trainee medical staff

  Information for patients on having a trainee present during a consultation/procedure within the Devon Sexual Health Service We regularly have […]

• Pornography

  What is pornography? Pornography, or more commonly porn, is defined as sexually explicit videos, photographs or writings which are produced […]

• Domestic abuse

  Domestic abuse One woman in four and one man in six in the UK will be a victim of domestic […]

• Hepatitis A

  What is Hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a virus that infects the liver. It is also present in the blood […]

• Vaccinations

  Vaccinations At Devon Sexual Health we offer a number of vaccinations to protect you against STIs. These vaccinations are offered […]

• Sexual health

  Sexual health is not just about effective contraception and testing for STIs. It is important to think more broadly about […]

• Our clinics

  Walk-in clinics. FOR UNDER 18s and 21s ONLY – walk-in to sit and wait clinics are available at all three […]

• Prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain in men

  Prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain in men   What is Prostatitis? Prostatitis describes irritation to the prostate gland. It is […]

• Image gallery

• Advice following an IUD fit

• Advice following an Hormone IUD (LNG-IUD/IUS) fit

• Self-care after a contraceptive implant procedure

• People who are homeless

• Alcohol and drug support

       

• STI screening in primary care

• Supporting those living with HIV in primary care

• Partner notification

• Pre-conception advice

• Referral form for Devon sexual health

  Please complete this form to make a referral to Devon Sexual Health. Please note the required fields. Please only enter […]

• HIV PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)

  What is PrEP? PrEP is a medicine that can be taken before sex to help reduce your risk of HIV […]

• Sex workers

• LGBTQ+

• What do I need to know about STIs?

• Safeguarding

  Safeguarding We take the Safeguarding of all our patients very seriously. This is especially important when working with children and […]

• Training

  Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (DFSRH) Are you a Doctor, GP, Practice nurse, Primary Care Nurse […]

• Clinical guidelines and professional information

  This section provides information and advice for healthcare professionals. There are also many useful links to various websites. Faculty of […]

• Terms & Conditions

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• Cookie policy

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• Privacy policy

  Disclaimer, privacy & cookies By using this site you signify your consent to these conditions of use. If you do […]

• Accessibility

  Accessibility   Accessibility statement Accessibility tools     Accessibility tools If you are having difficulties reading the text on this […]

• HIV care

  HIV care at Devon Sexual Health We consider HIV care to be a core component of the work we do […]

• Chlamydia testing

  Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is passed on through unprotected sex (sex without a condom). Chlamydia is […]

• Sexually Transmitted Infections – Easy read

• Contraception – Easy read

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• Make an appointment

• HIV home testing

• Sexual Assault Referral Centres

• Consent

  Consent is an agreement between participants to engage in sexual activity. Section 74 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 states […]

• PEP

  If you have had recent sexual contact with someone who is HIV positive you may need medicine that can reduce […]

• Periods

• Mycoplasma Genitalium

• Find a Service Near Me

• Confidentiality

• Testing

• Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

  Female Genital Mutilation What is FGM?: Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a procedure where the female genitals are deliberately cut, […]

• Pregnancy

• Cervical screening test

• Puberty

• Male Body

• Sexual assault

• Sex & the law

• Safer sex

• People with learning disability

  Personal and sexual relationships can bring happiness, fulfilment, companionship, love and a greater sense of freedom to the lives of […]

• Natural family planning

• Vaginal ring

• Trichomonas Vaginalis (TV)

• Thrush

• Contraceptive pill

• Contraceptive patch

• Sterilisation

• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

• Non-specific Urethritis (NSU)

• Molluscum Contagiosum (MC)

• Herpes

• Hepatitis B

• Epididymo-orchitis

• Emergency contraception

• Scabies

• Pubic lice

• Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV)

• Hepatitis C

• Bacterial Vaginosis

• Syphilis

• Copper IUD (Cu-IUD)

• Hormonal coil (LNG-IUD or IUS)

• Gonorrhoea

• Diaphragms

• Condoms

• Home

  Welcome to Devon Sexual Health – a service offering help and advice on all aspects of sexual health for those […]

• News

• HIV

• Contact

• Pharmacy resources

• Advice on patient disclosure of sexual assault

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• What happens at a clinic?

• Female body

• What’s normal?

• Are you ready for sex?

• Sexuality

• Injections

• Contraceptive implant

• Genital warts

• Chlamydia

  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.

• Professionals

• Our clinics

  All of our Devon Sexual Health clinics are staffed by experienced NHS doctors and nurses. We are specially trained and […]

• Your Body

• Sexual wellbeing

  Having an active sex life can lead to health benefits such as improving the condition of your heart, reducing stress […]

• Contraception

  Contraception can help to prevent pregnancy and some sexually transmitted infections (STIs). There are lots of types of contraception to […]

• STIs & HIV

  The best prevention against all STIs is to wear a condom. If you test positive for any STI, Devon Sexual […]

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• Devon Sexual Health – providing sexual health services that support healthy relationships and sexual well-being

  Welcome to Devon Sexual Health – providing sexual health services that support healthy relationships and sexual well-being across Devon (including […]