

The state of physical, emotional, mental and social well being related to sexuality; it is not just avoiding sexually transmitted infections (STI's). Sexual health requires a positive, respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion (being forced into something against your will) discrimination and violence'
If you feel good about yourself and believe you are valued, you are more likely to look after yourself and not take risks.
Encouraging healthy lifestyles, creating a sense of belonging and providing a supportive environment.
Our sexuality includes our bodies, our biological sex, our gender (social, and legal status as girls and boys, women and men), our gender identities (how we feel about our gender), our sexual orientation (straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual)
X2Y is a group supporting young people. Visit their site at www.x2y.org.uk. Gender matters also supports transgendered people nationally from their Wolverhampton base.
STI's can be passed from one person to another during sexual contact if one person is infected. Most of the time STI's have no symptoms. This means you might not know you have an STI and you could pass it on to other people.
Some people do get symptoms. These include; redness, swelling, a discharge from the penis or vagina, blisters/ulcers/sores/warts/bumps, pains when urinating, itching or tingling and flu like symptoms. The best thing to do is if something doesn't feel right or you have had unprotected sex then you ought to get it checked out (see local links for advice).
To find out more about STI's visit The Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) site HERE
You can call THT Direct on 0845 12 21 200 between 10am and 10pm on Monday to Friday, and from 12 noon to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday. Emails can be sent to info@tht.org.uk.
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We provide free information, advice and support is available for young people 13-19. We provide extra support for young people up to the age of 25 with learning difficulties and disabilities.
Phone 0808 100 1980 for local Connexions information
Phone 080 800 13 2 19 for confidential advice on the national helpline Both lines are freephone
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YWCA - Young Women's Drop-in
Base 25 helpline: 0800 073 0233
Base 25 text talk: 07800 002 222 (send a question by text)
THT Wolverhampton 01902 711818
THT Direct 0845 12 21 200 Speak to a real person 10am to 10pm Monday to Friday.
12 noon to 6pm on Sat and Sun.
Snow Hill Young Persons Drop In: 01902 444444
Young Person's Clinic at New Cross Hospital: 01902 695000