Sexual health and the relationships we have can affect individuals and communities. Whether we have no sex, lots of sex, many sexual partners or just one, our sexual health is important for our wellbeing.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines sexual health as a state of physical, emotional, mental and social wellbeing in relation to sexuality - it is not just the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity
Often, we avoid conversations about relationships and sexual health because we are embarrassed, but our relationships are one of the most important aspects of our lives.
Blood-borne viruses (BBVs) are carried in the blood and can be spread from one person to another. Those infected with a BBV may show little or no symptoms of serious disease, but other infected people may be severely ill.
Making sure that you get the right information from a trusted source is important. There is a lot of information online, some of it can be misleading.
Sexual Health
Sexual Health & Blood Borne Viruses (BBV)
Self Help
TSRHS (Tayside sexual & reproductive health services) are free and confidential.
TSRHS provide a range of Sexual Health services in various settings across Tayside that are supportive, non-judgemental and sensitive to your needs. Find out more at Sexual Health Tayside.
Get Tested!
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can affect anyone.
STIs are passed on by vaginal, anal or oral sex without a condom or by genital skin contact. The best way to protect yourself and your partner(s) is to use a condom each time you have sex.
Not everyone who has a sexually transmitted infection has signs and/or symptoms. Sometimes these don’t appear for weeks or months and sometimes they go away, but you can still have the infection and pass it on to someone else.
Find out about getting tested in Tayside
Using condoms can prevent STIs
Find out about condoms & how to get them in Tayside Here.
Contraception aims to prevent pregnancy
Find out about contraception & how to get the right method Here including Emergency Contraception.
Communication reduces stigma & promotes healthy relationships
Being open and honest helps reduce the stigma around talking about sexual health. You can find out more Here.
TSRHS provide a range of Sexual Health services in various settings across Tayside that are supportive, non-judgemental and sensitive to your needs. Find out more at Sexual Health Tayside.
Get Tested!
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can affect anyone.
STIs are passed on by vaginal, anal or oral sex without a condom or by genital skin contact. The best way to protect yourself and your partner(s) is to use a condom each time you have sex.
Not everyone who has a sexually transmitted infection has signs and/or symptoms. Sometimes these don’t appear for weeks or months and sometimes they go away, but you can still have the infection and pass it on to someone else.
Find out about getting tested in Tayside
Using condoms can prevent STIs
Find out about condoms & how to get them in Tayside Here.
Contraception aims to prevent pregnancy
Find out about contraception & how to get the right method Here including Emergency Contraception.
Communication reduces stigma & promotes healthy relationships
Being open and honest helps reduce the stigma around talking about sexual health. You can find out more Here.
Further Information
Sexual Health Tayside Website
Information on sexual & reproductive health, blood borne viruses & services in Tayside, including access to free condoms, appointments and STI testing by post
You can also find out what to do in an emergency
cool2talk.org
A safe digital space for young people age 12 up to & including 25 living in Tayside. Answers all questions within 24 hours & provides up to date & accurate health information.
Blood Borne Viruses
For more information on blood borne viruses
Information on sexual & reproductive health, blood borne viruses & services in Tayside, including access to free condoms, appointments and STI testing by post
You can also find out what to do in an emergency
cool2talk.org
A safe digital space for young people age 12 up to & including 25 living in Tayside. Answers all questions within 24 hours & provides up to date & accurate health information.
Blood Borne Viruses
For more information on blood borne viruses