Sexual wellbeing
Sexual health is part of overall wellbeing. Free, confidential NHS services offer advice, contraception and testing.
- Updated August 2026
- Clinical review pending
- 1 source
At a glance
- Free, confidential NHS sexual health services are available.
- Regular testing and protection support your health.
On this page (2 sections)
Overview
Looking after your sexual health includes contraception, protection from infections, and knowing where to get advice. [1]
What can help
Free, confidential NHS sexual health services offer contraception, testing for sexually transmitted infections and advice. You can find local services online or through a GP or pharmacy. [1]
Sources
- NHS. Healthy living (Live Well) (opens in new tab) Accessed 12 August 2026.
About this page
- Written by
- Consumer Health editorial team
- Medical review
- Pending — this page has not yet been reviewed by a named clinician. Read our medical review policy.
- Last updated
- August 2026
- Next review due
- August 2027
Important: This information is for general guidance only and does not replace professional medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. Always speak to a qualified healthcare professional — such as your GP or pharmacist — for advice about your individual circumstances, and do not start, stop or change any prescribed treatment based only on this page. If you think you are having a medical emergency, call 999. Consumer Health is an independent health-information resource and is not the NHS or a government body.
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