Getting checked that is.
Sex is a normal part of life. Talking openly about your sexual health should be too.
There’s a lot more to sexual health than just sex! It’s about whether you feel safe and comfortable too. Communication is key before, during and after sex.
Talk openly with your partner(s) about sexual health, pleasure, consent and protection. Talk to your doctor, nurse or health worker about your sexuality and relationships, the best protection options for you and sexually transmissible infections (STI) testing (and treatment if necessary).
If you’re sexually active, get a sexual health check at least once a year. When was your last sexual health check?
Sexual Health Month (4 September – 2 October 2023)
Sexual Health Month is a timely reminder for anyone who is sexually active to look after their sexual health as seriously as they would any other aspect of their health and talk to their doctor, nurse or health worker about their sexual health. Take control of your sexual health, enjoy the fun and pleasure of sex without any worries!
Safer sex. Get checked. Treatment.
Don’t feel embarrassed talking about sex. Share the pleasure - look after yourself, your partner(s) and your family and have a sexual health check up annually.
Sexual health
Prevention
Types of sexually transmissible infections (STIs)
Where to get tested
Sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and testing for STIs (video)
STIs don't discriminate - anyone can get an STI without even knowing it.