Use the links on the left or below to find advice.


If you can't find the answer to your question, or would like to talk to a health advisor, doctor or nurse, contact SHAC.

Attractions and Relationships


What is celibacy?

Why do I keep thinking about sex?


Why do I get changes in my mood?

I am not sure if I am gay, straight or bisexual

 

Contraception


Contraception FAQ's

Emergency Contraception

 


Types of Contraception

 

Infections


Bacterial vaginosis (BV, Gardnerella)

Candida (genital or vaginal thrush)

Cervical Cancer

Chlamydia (chlamydial urethritis, chlamydial cervicitis)

Cystitis

Epididymitis

Genital herpes

Genital warts

Gonorrhoea

Hepatitis A (HAV)

Hepatitis B (HBV)

 

 


Hepatitis C (HCV)

HIV/AIDS and HIV testing

Molluscum contagiosum (molluscum)

Non-specific cervicitis (NSC, cervicitis)

Non-specific urethritis (NSU)

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Pubic lice ('crabs', louse)

Scabies ('itch', mites)

Syphilis ('pox')

Testicular cancer

Trichomonas (TV)

Pregnancy


When can I get pregnant?

How will I know I am pregnant?

About pregnancy tests

Where can I get advice about pregnancy and contraception?

I am pregnant – what should I do?

I have decided to continue with the pregnancy, what should I expect?



What is an ectopic pregnancy?

What does adoption involve?

Who can give me advice about termination, abortion?

How can I arrange for pregnancy care, antenatal care?

Where can I get advice and information in Cambridge?

Sex


What is safe sex?

Unprotected Sex

In FAQ's:

What is sexual intercourse?

What can I do if I don't want to have sexual intercourse yet?

What is the best type of sex?

Why do I get excited about sex?

What is foreplay?

How do I get to an orgasm?

Will it hurt the first time I have sex?

 


What is masturbation and is it harmful?

What is oral sex?

What is gay sex?

What is anal sex?

When does the sperm come out and why is this important?

What happens when a sperm meets an egg and what happens it doesn't?

I am a victim of a sexual assault, what should I do?

Symptoms


Rashes and scaly skin

Sores, ulcers and blisters

Smells

 


For boys and men

For girls and women

Your Body


Girl's and women's bodies


Boy's and men's bodies

 

Downloads

Clinic Appointments and Advice Leaflet (A4 size)

 

Last updated:26 August, 2008