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Sexual and reproductive health

Sexual and reproductive health is about more than just the absence of disease-it’s about overall well-being in relation to sexuality, relationships, and reproductive processes. It means having the knowledge, access, and freedom to make informed decisions about your body, health, and future.

Why it matters

Sexual and reproductive health is deeply connected to human rights, health equity, and quality of life. When people are supported with accurate information and respectful care, they can lead healthier, safer, and more empowered lives.

What sexual health services are available?

Sexual and reproductive health services include:

  • support for individuals in relation to sexuality and healthy sexual relationships
  • diagnosis, treatment, and management of sexually transmitted infection
  • HIV care
  • the public health role of partner notification and promotion of safer sex and the
  • provision of condoms and contraceptive methods such as implants, intrauterine devices, and hormonal contraception

Find details of sexual health services available in your area.

What to do if you think you have a sexually transmitted infection (STI)

If you’re worried because you think you’ve got an STI, go for a check-up at a sexual health clinic as soon as you can. Sexual health clinics treat problems with the genitals and urine system.

Do not have sex, including oral sex, without using a condom until you’ve had a check-up.

Learn more from the guidance on sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Where can I find guidance and support on sexual health?

Sexual health-related issues are wide-ranging, and encompass sexual orientation and gender identity, sexual expression, relationships, and pleasure. They also include negative consequences or conditions.

Find support and information for your sexual health.

Are you being hurt?

Are you in a relationship where you are being physically or emotionally hurt?

You can find help and advice on domestic abuse.

Services offered

All the services listed below are provided by the NHS and are free to access.

Information and advice

If you have a question related to your sexual health, you can contact the Sexual Health Wales team on [email protected].

This mailbox is monitored Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. A response will be provided by one of our NHS trained health advisors who offer confidential support and advice relating to sexual health and using the service.

Test and Post

The Test and Post service offers a range of home testing kits for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.

Sexual health supplies

A range of free sexual health supplies are available. You can order as many or as little as you need.

  • Condoms: Supplied in a range of sizes and types, if you can’t find what you need on our ordering platform, please get in touch.
  • Lube/Lubricant.
  • Dams: These are used for oral sex.
  • Pregnancy tests.

You can order all or any of the above listed items.

Health education and events

Do you work in your local community or the third sector and feel your site would benefit from sexual health education or on-site testing and supplies?

If so, please get in touch with the Sexual Health Wales team. Health advisers can travel and provide free NHS sexual health education to all population groups in Wales. Previous work has taken place in homeless hostels, probation sites, third sector charities, large public events and schools. The Sexual Health Wales team can work with you to tailor the sessions to best suit the needs of the population you work with, and can deliver sessions in person or virtually.

If you are hosting an event that would benefit from having sexual health advice or supplies, please use the email address below to get in touch.

Contact the Sexual Health Wales team

You can reach the team by emailing [email protected].

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