Sexually Transmitted Infections

Joanne is 17. She has been on the pill for 2 years. She has just split up from her boyfriend. A friend tells her that her ex-boyfriend  has been sleeping around while still going with her. Joanne has been moaning about bleeding in between her periods and told her friend it hurt while having sex, although this hasn't happened before. What should she do?

Answer: Sexually transmitted infections often don't have any signs or symptoms for a long time after you have caught them. Joanne has symptoms that could mean that she has an infection called chlamydia. This is the most common curable sexually transmitted infection in the UK. The only way you can tell if you have chlamydia is by having a test. You can have a test for chlamydia or any other sexually transmitted infection at the GUM clinic.

To make an appointment at the GUM clinic tel: 01925 662476

 

Rape Crisis

Rachael was hanging around with a group of friends near some playing fields. One of the boys she knows encourages her to come to a part of the field where the others can not see them. they start to kiss, Rachael said she didn't want to go any further. The boy carried on and had sex with her even though she had said no several times and was upset and frightened. Rape is a very serious offence. No means no and this incident would be treated as rape. Rachael not only has the trauma of the offence but has been put at risk of pregnancy and infection.

If you have suffered rape or attempted rape call into the Youth Advice Shop or Call Rape Crisis 01925 245444

 

Sexual Identity

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