Sexual Health Darlington

20/08/2026

Safe and effective condom use can provide protection against s*xually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancies.
Watch this short video on how to use a condom

This video explains how to put on a male condom before you have s*x...

17/08/2026

https://youtu.be/OwR-D3uWjcg

What is cervical screening? Is it painful? I hear a lot about HPV, ...

11/08/2026

Testing for HIV and STIs is free, quick and easy.
It's recommended you test more regularly if you've had unprotected s*x or multiple partners. To request a free STI postal test visit our website www.cddft.nhs.uk/services/s*xual-health

10/08/2026

29/07/2026

https://youtu.be/GuYtoVTioww

More than half of people do not come forward for help after experie...

27/07/2026

Gonorrhoea is the 2nd most common STI in the UK and can lead to infertility.
Typical symptoms include a thick green or yellow discharge from the va**na or p***s, pain when peeing and, in women, bleeding between periods.
Around 1 in 10 infected men and almost half of infected women do not experience any symptoms.
For more information visit

Find out about gonorrhoea, including the symptoms, how it’s diagnosed and treated, and what you can do to prevent it.

23/07/2026

PrEP is a discreet, daily pill you take before and after s*x to protect yourself from HIV, especially if you or your partners do not use condoms.
For more information visit

PrEP is a drug taken by HIV-negative people that prevents you from getting HIV.

20/07/2026

Students - protect yourself against Meningococcal (MenB)!

MenB is a bacterial infection that can cause serious illnesses, such as meningitis and septicaemia. The risks increase when mixing or living closely with lots of new people.

From 20 July, for a limited time, a free MenB vaccination is being offered to thousands of young people ahead of the 2026 academic year.

You will be eligible for the vaccine if:
📍 You complete Year 13 in summer 2026 (born between 1 Sep 2007 and 31 Aug 2008)

📍 Are under 25 and going to university or moving into residential student accommodation for the first time

2 doses of the vaccine are needed, 4 weeks apart, for full protection.

Protect yourself before term starts.

Book your MenB vaccination appointments at a participating pharmacy today 👉 https://ow.ly/iFnI50ZnKkJ

20/07/2026

Anyone can get an STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection). It doesn’t matter how many times you’ve had s*x or how many partners you’ve had. If you’ve had unprotected s*x always get yourself tested. Testing is free and you can do it online. Visit
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/services/s*xual-health