Safe sex means making sure you don't catch a sexually
transmitted infection (STI) or have an unwanted pregnancy. Your
best protection is to use a condom - not just sometimes, but every
time you have sex.
Why don't you take the safe sex test
and see how much you know?
Confidential advice
For free confidential advice on safer sex or to find your
nearest sexual health clinic, try these useful contacts:
Condoms and contraception
More information about condoms and other types of contraception
can be found on these websites:
The condom card (C-CARD Scheme)
The C-CARD is a co-ordinated condom distribution network
specifically designed to ensure that young people within the Royal
Borough of Kensington and Chelsea have access to condoms as well as
advice and guidance from trained professionals. Condoms are
available free of charge to young people aged 13 to 19 years who
live in or visit the borough frequently.
Current C-CARD sites are:
Sexually transmitted infections
STIs affect both sexes. STIs
can be either viruses or bacteria, and are passed on during sex.
There are 25 types of
STIs, some of which can be acquired without having sexual
contact.
Things can go wrong and mistakes can be made. So if you didn't
use protection at all, the condom split or you forgot to take your
contraceptive pill, then you've had unprotected sex and you are at
risk of pregnancy and STIs.
The best thing to do is to act fast. The sooner you act, the
less likely you are to get pregnant, contract an STI, or pass on
any infections you may have picked up from someone else.
What to do if you have unprotected sex
Here are some websites that can offer information about what to
do if you have had unprotected sex:
If you feel that you may be pregnant or have an STI, click on the
links in the contact section of the page for confidential advice
and support in your area.