Sexual health
How to protect yourself with safe sex. From a choice of contraception to knowing the signs of common sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
How can we help you?
Being safe during sex
What protection could work best for you
Keep you and your sexual partner safe from specific STIs with a choice of contraceptives. These aim to protect against pregnancy too.
After getting the contraceptive implant
Find out how soon you can have sex, any problems to look out for and details about getting yours removed or replaced.
After getting a contraceptive coil
Get advice on when the coil starts working, how to check it s okay over time and when to get it replaced.
Book a sexual health check
If you or a sexual partner have symptoms of an STI, we can help.
Even if you don't have symptoms, a discreet and confidential check can be reassuring too.
Our pay-as-you-go sexual health checks are available to everyone, with or without health insurance. There are different options to suit your needs.
If we find anything, a GP will help you with your next steps. We can help you with notifying past partners too, if you'd like.
You can also check your area for an NHS sexual health clinic.
Let any sexual partners know
It's important to keep those around you safe.
If you think you have an STI or have been given a positive STI result, it's important to let any sexual partners know.
That way they can get checked too, and you can help stop the spread of infection.
Advice on sexual health and common conditons
Vaginal dryness and the menopause
Feeling dry doesn't mean you can't have sex. There's lots of treatment options.
What is chlamydia?
Chlamydia is one of the most common STIs in the UK. Find answers to common chlamydia questions.
What is gonorrhoea?
How can you tell if you have gonorrhoea? And how is it treated? We explain more about this common STI.
What is HIV?
Our experts explain what HIV is, how you get it, symptoms of HIV and how HIV treatment works.
Can Bupa help you take control of your health?
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