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Female sterilisation
Female sterilisation prevents pregnancy by cutting, sealing or blocking the tubes that allow eggs to pass from a woman's ovaries into her womb. It requires a small…
Vasectomy
Sometimes called ‘male sterilisation’, vasectomy prevents pregnancy by cutting, tying or blocking the tubes that allow sperm to pass from the testicles and out of a man's body…
Natural methods
In natural family planning, a woman learns how to record fertility signals, such as periods, body temperature and changes in cervical mucus, to identify when she is most…
Barrier methods
A contraceptive cap or diaphragm is a circular dome made of thin, soft latex (rubber) or silicone. Caps are smaller than diaphragms, but they work in the same way. They are…
Longer Lasting Contraception (LARCS)
Longer lasting contraception is sometimes known as 'longer-acting reversible contraception' (LARC). They are ideal for people who don’t want to have to…
What is herpes?
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI), caused by a virus called herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two different types of the virus HSV1 and HSV2, both…
Trichomonas Infection
Trichomonas Infection, also known as ‘TV”, is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a small parasite. It affects both men and women.
How can I catch it?
TV…
Syphilis
Syphilis can be hard to spot and is one of the most easily caught sexually transmitted infections. If untreated it can cause serious health problems.
How can I catch Syphilis?
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Pubic Lice
Pubic lice, also known as crabs, are tiny insects (about 2mm long) that live in body hair and are spread by close physical contact. It can take up to three weeks after coming into…
