Services
Find your local axess clinic
Find your local young person's clinic (axess 4 u)
Book an appointment
Order an STI test
Free condoms
Butterfly
HIV services & PrEP
Psychosex (sexual problems service)
Cervical screening
Information
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Contraception
LGBTQIA+ information and advice
Emergencies
Training
RSE
STIs
Contraception
Sexual health Champion training
Condom distribution and STI screening
Transgender awareness
Full training calendar
Sex and the law
HIV
SEND Champions training
Sexual health awareness
News
Home
>
Information
>
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is a bacterial infection and is one of the most common Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and the most common amongst 14 to 24 year olds.
Gonorrhoea
Gonorrhoea is a bacterial infection that can be passed on through vaginal, anal and oral sex.
Syphilis
Syphilis is a bacterial infection that can be passed on through oral, vaginal or anal sex.
HIV
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is an infection caused by a virus that attacks the body's immune system.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a virus that can infect and damage the liver.
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a virus that can infect and damage the liver.
Warts
Warts are small fleshy growths, bumps or skin changes that appear on or around the genital, anal and (rarely) the throat, through oral sex.
Herpes
Genital herpes is a common infection that can cause painful blisters in the genital area.
Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is caused by a tiny parasite called Trichomonas Vaginalis (TV).
Scabies
Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by tiny mites that burrow and lay eggs in the skin.
Bacterial Vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common condition which can cause unusual vaginal discharge.