Devon Sexual Health

20/11/2025

Contraception services are free and confidential on the NHS.

You can get free contraception, including emergency contraception, from some GP surgeries, s*xual health clinics and some pharmacies.
You can check on what contraception services are in your area via the NHS website:

https://www.nhs.uk/contraception/where-to-get-contraception/

19/11/2025

Team members from Devon Sexual Health are participating in this years 'Red Run' for World AIDs Day on Saturday 22nd November, in London!

Take Action, Lace Up! The Red Run is a 10k/5k charity fun run and 5K walk to unite the HIV sector, and to raise awareness and vital funds for the community. Help support Positive East and the lives of people living with HIV today

The team are taking part as HIV is very close to their hearts. Their aim is to unite with the HIV sector, raise awareness (and funds!), keep the conversation about HIV going and stamp out stigma!

Help Devon Sexual Health raise money to support Positive East

18/11/2025

The UK has a routine mpox vaccination programme in place for eligible groups, including those who:
• have multiple s*xual partners
• have group s*x
• visit s*x-on-premises venues
We are encouraging those eligible to protect themselves by getting vaccinated.
People can check if they are are eligible, or book an appointment, by visiting www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mpox-vaccine/

16/11/2025

Whatever your s*xual preference, there are lots of options to help you stay safe and enjoy healthy, worry-free s*x.

Our website has information on vaccines, medications and more to help protect and prevent you from s*xual infections and viruses.
You can check on your eligibility with your local s*xual health clinic or your GP.

https://ow.ly/UsN250XpmIs

14/11/2025

Thank you for all your positive comments regards our service. It really helps our team to see how they can make a difference in an area that can sometimes have stigma or embarrassment.
Thank you!

11/11/2025

PrEP is for anyone who is HIV negative and s*xually active. It's a medication you take to protect against HIV and can be 99% effective when taken as prescribed.

Ask our clinics to see if PrEP is right for you.

10/11/2025

NIHR Policy Research Unit in Reproductive Health (UCL) is looking for participants aged 18-30, to take part in a study on contraception decision making and online information.
They're looking for people assigned female at birth or inters*x, aged 18–30, who live in England and are currently deciding how to avoid pregnancy or manage symptoms such as painful or heavy periods.
The study CLOSES TODAY AT 5PM, so you'll need to get your skates on if you'd like to take part!
https://redcap.idhs.ucl.ac.uk/surveys/?s=C3MW8LJCJ3J9RW48

09/11/2025

Our main clinics in Exeter, Barnstaple and Torquay offer weekly drop-in appointments for young people, simply pop in and you can discuss all your s*xual health needs including contraception, infection testing and treatment.
Under 18s
Castle Circus Health Centre, Torquay – Tues 2.30 – 5.30pm
Devon Sexual Health, NHS Walk-in Centre, Sidwell Street, Exeter – Tues 3.30 – 5.30pm
Under 21s
First Floor, Barnstaple Health Centre – Weds 2.30 – 5.00pm
As these are drop-in clinics, it may be a while before you are seen, so please be prepared to wait.

07/11/2025

From vaccines and medications to condoms, there are many ways to protect your s*xual health and help you to have safe, worry-free s*x.
To find out more about your options, chat with our s*xual health team

05/11/2025

If you're evening looks set to end with a bang, don't forget your condoms.
They'll help protect against unwanted pregnancies and s*xually transmitted infections.
If you're aged under 24, you can get FREE condoms via the Doink condom scheme ➡ dsh.sh.uk

31/10/2025

Save yourself from the fright of an unwanted pregnancy or s*xually transmitted infection by always having a condom in your pocket.
And if you're under 24, you can even get free condoms delivered to your home via the Doink condom scheme. See dsh.sh.uk for more info.