Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Warning

People under the age of 25, who are sexually active need to protect themselves from picking up an STI. This is easily done by using a condom every time they have sex. Condoms are free to anyone over the age of 13 within NHS GG&C Go to Website: Benefits of using condoms (freecondoms.scot) – These short videos are good conversation starters:

 

Owls Talk Genital Herpes (1min 3s)

Owls talk Genital Herpes

 

Koalas Talk Chlamydia (59s) Koalas talk Chlamydia

 

See also: Chlamydia, Genital Warts, Gonorrhoea

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 13/09/2024

Next review date: 31/12/2025

Author(s): Jill Wilson, Health Improvement Lead, Sandyford Sexual Health Services.

Author email(s): jill.wilson7@nhs.scot.

Reviewer name(s): Jill Wilson, Health Improvement Lead, Sandyford Sexual Health Services.