Sexual Health
"Did you know going double dutch gives maximum protection?"

"That's all double dutch to me!, what d'you mean?"

Contraceptive pill + Condom = Double dutch
To prevent pregnancy + To prevent STIs = Maximum protection!

Without wanting to put you off sex for the rest of your life, here are a few facts on sexual health


Information on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) | Chlamydia

STI’s are very common.

Did you know that for the majority of males and females you wouldn’t know you had an STI ?

CHLAMYDIA is the most common STI. 

Research shows that 1 in 8 young people who are sexually active under the age of 25 have Chlamydia

In the majority of people there are NO symptoms.

If you are sexually active and you or your partner have had a previous sexual experience

THINK ABOUT A CHLAMYDIA TEST

YOU CAN’T TELL BY LOOKING.  It is important that Chlamydia is treated as if not it could leave you unable to have a baby. 

TESTING IS EASY.

Self tests are available at TADIC for both male and females.

What to look for...

Soreness in genitals or tummy.
Blood in urine.
A pain low down in the tummy and when you are passing urine.
A discharge which looks or smells different.
Itchiness especially the genitals.
Lumps, blisters or sores in the genitals.