Sexual health

You’ve really opened my eyes. Without realising it, I thought all gay men died by 40 from Aids. That none of us had a future. This has really made me think that I might have a chance.
Lgf Training Participant

Sex and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have been around since time began and can affect everybody and everything.

From plants to people, sex is one of the most popular pastimes.And if you have sex, you will probably pick up an STI at some point during your life.

Unfortunately, many people consider sex and STIs to be a moral issue - something that you should feel ashamed or guilty about and something that should never be spoken about. As a result, a lot of us end up neglecting or avoiding our sexual health.

The problem is that, if you don’t take care of your sexual health it can have a disastrous affect on your whole life.

This guide is intended to provide you with all the essential information you will need to stay in good sexual health. It includes information on how to get the most from your sex life, together with descriptions, causes, symptoms and treatments of all the most common STIs and advice on how you can try to avoid them.