Help and advice

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How to get help with your sexual health

Find out who can help you with your sexual health and where you can get help locally.



Contraception

Condoms, combined pill, emergency contraception and information about all 15 methods of contraception.



Sexually transmitted infections

Information about treatment, symptoms and how not to catch or pass on common STIs such as chlamydia.



Planning a pregnancy

Trying for a baby? Read our planning a pregnancy information.



Unplanned pregnancy

Read about your options if you're pregnant.



Sexual problems

Find out how to get help if you've got sexual problems such as premature ejaculation or difficulty having an orgasm.



Sexual assault services

Find out where you can go for help and advice if you've been sexually assaulted.



Quick answers to your sexual health questions

If you need a very quick answer to a question, perhaps because you've recently had unprotected sex, are worried you might have a sexually transmitted infection or think you might be pregnant, this section can help.



FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions on topics such as the HPV vaccine and the difference between an IUD and an IUS.


Parents and carers

Find out how to talk to your children about sex and relationships.



Sexual health books

We have books and packs to help parents and carers, and a user-friendly guide to all 15 methods of contraception.



Where else can I get help?

From Abortion Rights to Youth Information, we can signpost you to an organisation that can help.



Information for young people

Information booklets for young people can now be found in our Publications and resources section. They can be viewed in PDF format. Your school or youth group may have copies which they can give you.




FPA helpline England
0845 122 8690


9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

FPA helpline Northern Ireland
0845 122 8687


9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

 


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