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Staying safe in relationships

This information is mainly for people aged under 19 years old. However, the same advice applies to people of all ages! Sexting When someone takes an explicit (revealing) image of…

Are you ready for sex?

Whether it’s the first time you’ve had sex or not, sex should always be enjoyable and something you don’t feel pressured into doing. Sex for the first time If you’re…

Sefton Sexual Health Promotion Team

The team all hold the FPA Sexual Health Training the Trainers qualification. Together, they bring a range of experience working in different community support and education sectors including health promotion….

IUS (intrauterine system)

There are different choices of IUS available. These include Mirena, Levosert (patient leaflet), Jaydess or Kayleena. It is more than 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. The IUS is a long-acting…

Help to decide?

This UCL website is useful for helping you when deciding which contraceptive method might be better for you. For young people, Brook have also produced this contraceptive choices tool helps…

Where can I find emergency contraception in Sefton?

Emergency contraception is free and available from some all Sefton Sexual Health Clinics, community pharmacies, Walk-In Centres and hospital A&E Departments, see clinic times and locations List of community pharmacies…

Emergency Contraception

If you’ve had unprotected sex or think your contraception might have failed, you can use emergency contraception. The most effective method of emergency contraception is to have an IUD fitted….

Sterilisation

Sterilisation is meant as a permanent method of contraception, suitable for people who are sure they never want children or do not want more children. However, there can be a…

Fertility Awareness Method

Fertility awareness/natural contraception ( family planning) is when a woman works out when she’s in the most fertile part of her monthly cycle, and avoids sex without contraception during this…

Caps & Diaphragms

Caps and diaphragms are thin, soft domes made of latex or silicone that fit inside the vagina. They stop sperm from passing through the entrance of the womb. When used…