Talking about sexual health issues can be really embarrassing, especially if you are asking your parents, carers or teachers.  Safe sex will protect you from pregnancy, contracting the HIV/AIDS virus and other sexually transmitted diseases.

Free confidential advice
There are lots of places where you can get free, confidential advice, not only about sex, contraceptives, sexual health and pregnancy, but also if you need to talk to someone about making the first step.  Connexions Aylesbury runs a drop-in every Tuesday from 3pm to 6pm, where you can get FREE confidential information and advice around sexual health, including free condoms, free pregnancy testing and free Chlamydia screening.  No appointment is needed. 

The Teenage Pregnancy Team at Connexions run other drop-in sessions - for dates and times click here.

Alternatively you can talk to your GP, Practice Nurse or Family Planning Clinic.  Click here for details of clinic opening times.

It is important to be aware of your sexual health and Buckinghamshire has a Sexual Health website that gives you all the information you need to be able to lead a healthy and fulfilling sex life.  You can find out about all areas of sexual health and use a handy service finder to locate your nearest service.  All services are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL to people of all ages, including under 16s.  Visit www.sexualhealthbucks.nhs.uk

Chlamydia
Chlamydia is most common in young people under 25 years of age which you can get when you have sex. It is a serious sexually transmitted infection (STI).

This means that you may have the infection but show no signs or symptoms. So most of you won’t know you have it. If left untreated the bacteria can affect the sex organs and can lead to infertility in women and men (unable to have a baby).

Chlamydia is easily spread and can be passed on through sexual contact. So if a person has an untreated chlamydia infection, there is a high risk they will pass it on to someone else (that includes you, if you happen to have unprotected sex with them).

You can do a simple self-test to find out whether you have chlamydia.  For more information visit www.morethanahug.com

This means that you may have the infection but show no signs or symptoms. So most of you won’t know you have it. If left untreated the bacteria can affect the sex organs and can lead to infertility in women and men (unable to have a baby).

Chlamydia is easily spread and can be passed on through sexual contact. So if a person has an untreated chlamydia infection, there is a high risk they will pass it on to someone else (that includes you, if you happen to have unprotected sex with them).

You can do a simple self-test to find out whether you have chlamydia.  For more information visit www.morethanahug.com

Emergency contraception
If you have unprotected sex go to your GP, Family Planning Clinic or chemist as soon as possible and certainly within three days for advice.

Unplanned pregnancy
If you miss a period, it could be a sign that you are pregnant.  Ask your GP or Family Planning Clinic to do a test.  If you are pregnant they can advise you on what to do next.  If you have a miscarriage, tell your GP or contact the Family Planning infoline on 0845 122 8690.

Alternatively visit the Brook website or the useful links section for further websites..