Embrace Wolverhampton

08/12/2025

🎅 On the eighth day of Christmas, my s*xual health service gave to me… 🎁

… “Remember safe s*x” we plea!

If you are having s*x and not using contraception you’re at risk of pregnancy or s*xually transmitted infections.

You can find out more about each of the contraception methods here 👉 https://www.embracewolverhampton.nhs.uk/contraception/types-contraception

07/12/2025

🎅 On the seventh day of Christmas, my s*xual health service gave to me… 🎁

… An appointment if it hurts when you p*e.

Chlamydia is the most common STI in the UK, especially among young people.

Although most people don’t have any symptoms, chlamydia can cause pain or a burning feeling when you p*e.

It's quick and easy to get tested for chlamydia – there’s no need for you to come to a clinic as you can get a free STI test kit sent to your home 👉 https://www.embracewolverhampton.nhs.uk/stis/getting-tested-stis

Don’t worry if you have chlamydia, it can be easily treated with antibiotics.

06/12/2025

🎅 On the sixth day of Christmas, my s*xual health service gave to me… 🎁

… Contraception, you can also speak to your GP.

There are many types of contraception you can choose to avoid pregnancy. They are all different and you may find that some will work better for you than others.

Condoms are the only method that helps protect against both pregnancy and s*xually transmitted infections (STIs).

All contraception is free of charge from Embrace and other NHS services. If you’re not sure which contraception method is best for you, call our advice line on 📞 01902 481689 or text 📲 07480 635 548 to speak to one of our s*xual health nurses.

05/12/2025

🎅 On the fifth day of Christmas, my s*xual health service gave to me… 🎁

… A test for a possible pregnancy.

If you think you may be pregnant then we can provide you with a free pregnancy test, talk to you about your options and signpost you to other services.

Just call us on 📞 01902 481689 or text 📲 07480 635548.

04/12/2025

🎅 On the fourth day of Christmas, my s*xual health service gave to me… 🎁

… A multipack of condoms for free.

If you’re aged between 13 and 24 you can sign up for a C-Card and get free condoms from places such as youth clubs, pharmacies, schools, health centres and young people’s services across the city.

To assist our patients in staying safe, we are now also offering free condoms by post to people who have signed up to the Wolverhampton C-Card scheme, age 19-24 only. Find out more 👉 https://www.embracewolverhampton.nhs.uk/contraception/c-card-free-condoms

If you are over 25, you can still access free condoms via one of our clinics.

03/12/2025

🎅 On the third day of Christmas, my s*xual health service gave to me… 🎁

… An assurance of confidentiality.

We provide a confidential service to all our patients, including under 16s.

Other hospital departments or organisations cannot access your clinic notes. Information about your attendance at Embrace will not be passed on to anyone outside of the service (including your parents, current or past s*xual partners, teachers, GP or social worker) without you knowing about it and agreeing to it.

Find out more about our confidentiality here: www.embracewolverhampton.nhs.uk/about-us/confidentiality

02/12/2025

02/12/2025

🎅 On the second day of Christmas, my s*xual health service gave to me… 🎁

… Chat Sexual Health, a text messaging service that keeps my anonymity.

Text a s*xual health nurse on 📲 07480 635 548 to get confidential and non-judgemental advice and support for a range of s*xual health issues, including:
• STI testing
• Safe s*x
• Smear tests
• Pregnancy advice
• Counselling
• HIV testing

01/12/2025

🎅 On the first day of Christmas, my s*xual health service gave to me… 🎁

… A testing kit for HIV.

Not everyone with HIV has symptoms. Some people may have a flu-like illness two to six weeks after infection and then no further symptoms for several years.

It’s therefore vital that you get tested as soon as possible if you think you might be at risk of HIV. The earlier HIV is detected, the more likely it is that treatment will be successful.

We offer all patients the opportunity to be tested for HIV, which involves a blood test. It’s quick and easy and you can do it at home. Simply visit: https://www.sh.uk/welcome

29/11/2025

Regular STI testing is an important and essential part of your self-care routine!

It’s quick and easy to get tested - there’s no need for you to come to a clinic as you can order a free STI test kit to be sent to your home 👉🔗 https://www.embracewolverhampton.nhs.uk/stis/getting-tested-stis

27/11/2025

You may feel understandably anxious or worried about attending, this could be for many reasons and may include:

• a mental health condition
• previous cervical screening experience(s)
• previous traumatic experience(s)
• s*xual and/or domestic violence
• dysphoria

For information about what support is available if you are worried, feel anxious or think it may be painful when attending your cervical screening 👉🔗 https://www.embracewolverhampton.nhs.uk/clinics-and-appointments/open-access-cervical-screening