Sexual health

Sexual health issues can be an embarrassing subject to talk about, especially with people like your parents or teachers. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are frighteningly common and are easy to catch, whatever age, race or sexuality you are.

But however embarrassing it is, it is something you need to seriously think about. As well as talking to Connexions, there are places you can go to get free confidential advice. Your mates may think they know the answers, but they are usually unaware of the facts. Find out about them - knowing the facts means that you can protect yourself and rely on what you know.

Services available at all Connexions Centres (Monday – Friday):

Free condoms
Male and Female Chlamydia Screening

Services elsewhere in Berkshire:

READING: Contraceptive and Sexual Health Clinic at Reading Connexions Centre (Tel. 0845 4085004):

Free and confidential advice on sexual health matters by fully qualified NHS staff. Open every Friday 2pm – 4.30pm and every Wednesday 4pm - 6.30pm

Emergency Contraception for young women
Free contraceptive services
Pregnancy Testing
Chlamydia Screening and termination of pregnancy advice

Service provided by: Contraceptive Services, Department of Sexual Health, 21a Craven Road, Reading RG1 5LE

READING: Department of Sexual Health, 21a Craven Road, Reading RG1 5LE:

The Sexual Health Clinic: 7am - 7pm Monday to Friday
Contraceptive Services: 4pm - 6.30pm Monday to Thursday

BRACKNELL: The Garden Clinic, Skimped Hill Health Centre, Bracknell (Tel. 01344 458118):

Clinics are for any sexual health issue, unless stated otherwise. Staff in the clinic can offer advice and information on all methods of contraception, emergency contraception, sexually transmitted infections including HIV, and counselling and referral around unwanted pregnancy. All Clinics are appointment only unless stated.

Mondays: