Sexual Health

What is sexual health?

 

The World Health Organisation defines sexual health as 'A state of physical, emotional, mental and social well being related to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. For sexual health to be attained and maintained, the sexual rights of all persons must be respected, protected and fulfilled'.

 

 

St Edmund’s Contraception Service (SECS) is a young people friendly drop-in session held at Temple Hill Surgery every Wednesday form 5:00pm to 7:00pm. No appointment is necessary, and the friendly health workers offer free confidential advice and information around sexual health, safe sex advice, relationships and contraception, including emergency contraception.

 

The Kent C Card scheme provides young people, aged 19 and under, with access to FREE condoms in places  other than clinics. The Living Well is a C Card Registration and Access point. Click on the logo for more information.

 

C is for Covered

C Card is about taking responsibility - for your body, for your relationships and for your future!

 

C is for Choice

C Card is about giving you options when it comes to sex and staying clear of sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancy.

 

C is for Confidential

If you're 13-19 then a C Card is one way to access free condoms and sexual health advice.

 

Want one?

Firstly you need to register for a C Card. Once you have done this you can get FREE condoms by visiting any condom Access or Registration point.

 

Registration for a card is FREE, easy and confidential, and takes around 15 minutes to complete. We won't ask for your name or address, just your post code and age. Once you have your C Card you can use it for 12 months or 20 times before you need to register for a new one.