Advice

Find honest answers and supportive guidance, all in one place. Everything here is designed to support you, whatever your situation.

Under 18s

Sexting This page covers staying safe with private images and messages online, including your rights, support, and reporting options.

Become a Volunteer We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with an interest in Sexual and Reproductive Health to become volunteers.

1:1 Support Service Free and confidential one to one sexual health and wellbeing support for young people and adults.

Are You Ready? A guide to help you think about readiness, confidence, and wellbeing before taking the next step in a relationship.

Teenage Pregnancy and Young Parents Support and information for young people who are pregnant or already parents.

Need to Talk ? Help and advice if you need someone to talk to or don’t know where to start.

Understanding the Body Information to help you learn about your body and how it works.

Healthy Relationships

Healthy Relationships Information to help you understand what makes a healthy relationship.

Domestic Violence This page provides information on domestic violence, helping people recognise the signs of abuse, understand its impact on relationships, and access support and local services.

Consent This page contains information and support regarding consent including reading, links, resources and access to free training commissioned by Buckinghamshire Council.

Exploitation and Modern Slavery This page explains exploitation and modern slavery, how they can affect individuals and relationships, and where to find advice, support, and confidential help.

Female Genital Mutilation This page explains what female genital mutilation (FGM) is, its health and wellbeing impacts, and where to find confidential help and support.

Condoms

How Can I Get Free Condoms This page provides information on accessing free condoms, helping people find confidential easy ways to protect their sexual health.

Contraception

Contraception This page explains contraception, helping people understand their choices and where to get trusted advice and free or confidential services.

Emergency Contraception This page provides information on accessing emergency contraception (the morning after pill), helping people find timely, confidential support and advice.

Combined Pill This page explains how the combined contraceptive pill works, how to use it, its benefits, possible side effects, and how to get it.

Condoms This page explains how condoms work, how to use them properly, and where to get them to prevent pregnancy and STIs.

Contraceptive Injections This page explains how the contraceptive injections work, how long they last, their benefits, possible side effects, and how to get them.

Contraceptive vaginal ring This page explains how the contraceptive vaginal ring works, how to use it, its benefits, possible side effects and how to get it.

Diaphragms and caps This page explains how diaphragms and caps work, how to use them, how effective they are, and how to get them.

Fertility awareness methods This page explains fertility awareness methods, helping people understand how they work, whether they’re suitable for them, and where to get advice and support.

Implant This page explains how the contraceptive implant works, how long it lasts, its benefits, possible side effects, and how to get it.

IUD This page explains the intrauterine device (IUD), how it works, whether its right for you, and where to get advice and support.

IUS This page explains the intrauterine system (hormonal coil), how it works, whether its right for you, and where to get advice and support.

POP This page explains how the progestogen-only (mini) pill works, how to take it, its benefits, possible side effects, and how to get it.

Sterilisation This page explains what sterilisation involves, how effective it is, and who it may be suitable for.

LGBTQ+

LGBTQ+ Understanding the difference between Sex and Gender.

Buckinghamshire Local Support for LGBTQ+ This page provides information on local LGBTQ+ support services in Buckinghamshire, helping people find inclusive organisations, community groups, and confidential support.

Coming Out This page offers advice on coming out, supporting LGBTQ+ people to make informed, confident decisions and access trusted help and support.

bSHaW Services for Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) This page explains sexual health services for men who have sex with men, including available support and how to access confidential, inclusive care.

Gay, Bisexual, Men who have sex with men This page offers sexual health advice for men who have sex with men (MSM), including safer sex, testing, and inclusive support.

HPV Vaccine for Men who have Sex with Men This page explains how the HPV vaccine can help protect MSM, and where to get the vaccine through free, confidential sexual health services.

Sexual Health Advice for Trans and Non-Binary People This page provides information and support for trans and non‑binary people, covering sexual health, wellbeing, and how to access inclusive, respectful services.

Women who have sex with women This page provides sexual health information for lesbian and bisexual women, covering safer sex, testing, and accessing appropriate healthcare and support.

Useful Websites This page signposts useful LGBTQ+ websites, helping people access reliable information, support organisations, and inclusive services.

HIV

HIV This page provides information about HIV, including how it is transmitted, how to protect yourself, testing options, treatment, and living well with HIV.

HIV Testing This page explains why HIV testing is important and the options available, including clinic testing, point of care testing, and home testing.

PrEP Explained: What it is & How to access it This page explains PrEP, helping people understand how it can reduce the risk of HIV and where to get confidential advice and support.

PEP Explained: What it is & How to access it This page explains PEP, helping people understand how it works after potential HIV exposure and where to get urgent, confidential support and treatment.

HIV Care and Support in Bucks This page explains HIV treatment and ongoing care, helping people understand their options, access support, and live well with HIV.

bSHaW Support for people living with HIV This page explains HIV support for people living with HIV, including available practical, emotional, and peer support and how to access local services.

STIs

Sexually Transmitted Infections Getting tested for STIs is FREE and CONFIDENTIAL even if you are under 16. Many STIs can be easily treated and will disappear completely.

Non-specific Urethritis

Abortion / Termination of Pregnancy

Abortion/Termination of pregnancy This page provides information about abortion (termination of pregnancy), explaining the options available, what to expect, and how to access safe, confidential support and services.

Parents and Carers

Information and Support for Parents and Carers This page provides practical advice to help parents and carers support children and young people with sexual health and relationship topics.

Child Sexual Exploitation This page offers guidance for parents and carers on child sexual exploitation, including how to recognise concerns, protect children, and access safeguarding support.

Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) This page explains relationships and sex education (RSE), what is taught, why it matters, and how parents and carers can support young people.

Pregnancy

Pregnancy This page offers guidance on pregnancy, helping people understand what to expect, look after their health, and find advice and support throughout pregnancy.

Miscarriage This page explains miscarriage, offering reassurance, guidance, and information on accessing support and care during and after pregnancy loss.

Pre Conception Care This page explains pre-conception care, helping people plan a healthy pregnancy and access guidance before trying to conceive.

Additional Support

Sexual Assault This page explains sexual assault and offers guidance on getting help, supporting recovery, and accessing compassionate, confidential support services.

What to Expect at a Sexual Health Clinic This page explains what happens during a visit to a sexual health clinic, helping people feel informed, reassured, and confident about accessing care and support.

ChemSex This page explains chemsex and offers guidance on staying safe, looking after wellbeing, and accessing non-judgemental advice and support.

1:1 Support Service Free and confidential one to one sexual health and wellbeing support for young people and adults.

Drugs & Alcohol This page explains substance misuse and offers guidance on staying safe, recognising when help is needed, and accessing confidential advice and support.