Usually it's your GP that will offer your cervical screening, but it's something we can help with too. If you're aged 25 to 64, it's a really important thing to be aware of. Head to this page for more information.

STIs can affect anyone, but for women, some infections can have a bigger impact on long-term health if they’re not treated early.

Conditions like chlamydia and gonorrhoea can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, which can cause ongoing pain or affect fertility. Many STIs don’t cause obvious symptoms, so you might not know there’s a problem until it’s already affecting your health. Regular check-ups and knowing what to look out for can help you catch issues early, get the right treatment, and protect your future wellbeing. 

Visit our STIs page for more information, what to look out for, and how to get tested.

It's a great idea to learn more about your vaginal health, so you can spot when something isn't quite right. Knowing what is normal for you makes it easier to tell when you might need to get something checked out, so it's time to get familiar!

Getting to know your vaginal discharge is really important. Discharge has a few purposes - it helps clean the vagina and alters to support fertilisation. The amount that comes out can vary, depending on where you’re at in your menstrual cycle. You may also notice more discharge when you’re feeling sexually excited (aroused). This is because when you become aroused the blood flow to the vaginal walls increases and causes lubrication to make the vagina wet. If you haven’t started your periods yet, getting discharge is usually a sign that your periods will start in the near future.

Sometimes, changes to your discharge could be a sign that something is a little off. Your vagina is extremely sensitive and all sorts of things can upset the PH balance or natural bacteria. This doesn't mean you have an STI, but it's something to be aware of.

If you're unsure about what your unusual symptoms could be, check out our STI page. This will help you understand what you might be experiencing, and where to get the right help quickly. 

PrEP (Pre-exposure Prophylaxis) is medication that you can take to stop yourself from getting HIV. It's a really important tool available to those most at risk.

While it’s often associated with gay and bisexual men, women can benefit from taking PrEP too. Women might consider taking PrEP if they’re at higher risk of HIV for example if their partner is HIV-positive and not on effective treatment; if they have condomless sex with partners from countries with high HIV rates; if they have sex with men who have sex with other men; if they’re survivors of sexual violence; or if they are a sex worker.

If you think PrEP might be for you, contact us to book an appointment. Our team will be pleased to help.