Sexual health
Looking after your sexual health is a vital part of taking care of your physical and mental health.
Good sexual health is important for all of us throughout the course of our lifetime.
Taking good care of your sexual health can include:
- planning for and using contraception
- understanding about changes to your body
- learning how to avoid sexual transmitted infections and unintended pregnancy
- knowing where to go if you want help and advice about your sexual health.
We commission open access, free and confidential sexual health services across the county to ensure people can have their sexual health and contraceptive needs met.
Sexual health service
From 1 October 2024, a new sexual health service will provide a broad range of clinics at various times and venues across the county and city. The service is called Sexual Health Service Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
To find out more about the service and how to access it, visit the Sexual Health Services Nottingham and Nottinghamshire website or call 0300 131 7010.
GPs and pharmacists
Some sexual health services are available from participating GP practices and pharmacists.
General Practice
Some GP practices offer long acting reversible contraception (LARC) but this is not available from all practices so please check in advance.
Pharmacists
Free emergency contraception is available from some pharmacies throughout the county however, some pharmacists do charge, so please check in advance.
More information
For more information and advice about sexual health, including contraception and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), visit the NHS website.
