Relationships, sex and sexual health

Relationships can be exciting and fun. But there are lots of things you need to think about if you and your partner decide you both want to have a sexual relationship. You both need to think about contraception, pregnancy and protecting against sexually transmitted infections.

Being prepared doesn’t have to take the fun out of the relationship, and it doesn’t mean you are both planning to sleep around. It means you are both thinking sensibly about your future and your health.

Always remember, to talk through things with your partner, listen to what they want, if they don’t feel ready or don’t want to have sex, don’t put pressure on them.

The age of consent in the UK is 16, but remember whatever, your age, you shouldn’t have sex until you feel ready. It is always best to talk things through together or with someone you can trust.

For more information on relationships and sex visit:
www.ruthinking.co.uk
www.brook.org.uk
www.fpa.org.uk
www.playingsafely.co.uk
www.likeitis.org.uk

Sexwise Helpline 0800 282930

For local services,information and clinics;
www.sexualhealth.connectfree.co.uk
www.healthysex.org.uk

Contraceptive Services Clinic
Department of Sexual Health
21a Craven Road
Reading
Berks
RG1 5LE
Tel: 0118 322 7202
Drop In Clinics: Monday - Thursday 4.00pm - 7.00pm

Contraceptive Services Clinic
Connexions Reading
136 - 137 Friar Street
Reading
Berks
Drop In Clinic: Friday 2.00pm - -4.00pm

The Florey Unit
Department of Sexual Health
21a Craven Road
Reading
Berks
RG1 5LE
Tel: 0118 322 7202
Drop In Clinics: Monday - Friday 7.00am to 7.00 pm although if attendance is high between 6.00pm and 7.00pm you may be asked to return the next day.

The Zone - 19 and under
Thursday 4.00pm - 7.00pm again as above regarding high attendance.

Free condoms and advice available from:
ARC
Pregnancy tests and condoms available - Daytime only

Wokingham District Youth Centres
Fortnightly drop in service with specialist workers, ring youth centres for details.

Connexions
Wokingham, Denmark St.

Woosehill Walk In Service
Woosehill surgery. Open Mon-Fri 8.30-6pm.

The Zone
Young People’s drop in the Florey Unit, Reading, Thursdays, 1.30-5.30pm 0118 3227202