The Sexual Health Adviser

09/06/2025

Celebrating my 9th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

13/10/2023

https://youtu.be/0mAE_lb39mE?si=aEBMdf4EX0Ihe6AO

How we talk about menopause has to change. We created Cycle of Change: Understanding Menopause, a short film to empower women and share real-life experiences...

23/09/2023

25/08/2023

Importance of Health Screening for the LGBT+ Community.

The LGBTQ+ community includes people of all social classes, religions, races and ethnicities. Some people who identify as le***an, gay, bis*xual, transgender, q***r, or gender non-conforming might face specific health concerns related to their gender choice, s*xual orientation and/or practices.
Many people report having experienced stigma and/or discrimination for their adult life choices and consequently worry about attending medical clinics. Also some people miss important health screenings because they may no longer identify with the organs they have.

Having worked many years around London in NHS GUM clinics, I have a wealth of experience in treating people from the LGBTQ+ community, ensuring they receive the most up-to-date advice regarding their s*xual health and STI testing. I do not judge people for their life choices or s*xual preferences, and I’m very comfortable discussing them so there is no need to feel embarrassed talking with me.
Although we have a fixed s*xual health clinic time, I try to make myself as available as possible in order to fit these important screenings in for people as I understand it’s not always possible to attend the clinic at the set time.

Going to see a doctor or nurse can be scary for anyone, but it is often especially scary for some. We, at the Family Medical Centre, encourage all of our patients to be their authentic selves so that we are able to help you without judgement.
It’s worth remembering that however you identify, it is imperative you attend preventative screenings, whether they be STI screening, breast examinations, prostate cancer checks, bowel cancer checks, cervical cancer tests, blood pressure checks, or blood tests as they may well save your life!

02/08/2023

GONORRHOEA can lead to long-term health problems and infertility, but antibiotics can cure it and reduce the chance of complications.

This common STI tends to target warm, moist areas of the body, including:
Urethra (tube that drains urine from the bladder)
Eyes
Throat
Va**na
A**s
Female Reproductive Tract (includes the fallopian tubes, cervix and uterus)

Swab testing is simple and treatment is quick and effective.

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30/07/2023

💜 NEVER EVER DO**HE YOUR VA**NA!!!!

You will alter the pH, causing bacteria which is supposed to live inside the va**na to become unbalanced and could end up with a case of Bacterial Vaginosis (overgrowth of the smelly bacteria) which would need treating with antibiotics.

Your va**na is not supposed to smell like a bunch of flowers - discharge and scent changes as your hormones alter during your menstrual cycle.

24/07/2023

PARASITES 😱

Did you know that parasites can also be transmitted s*xually? This includes oral, va**nal and a**l s*x.

Parasitic infections also make you more susceptible to other STIs.

The Only way to protect yourself in an active s*x life is to use barrier methods of contraception (eg condoms, dental dams) although even these are not always 100% reliable.

22/07/2023

STIs in the U.K. at “record high”

Anyone can catch an STI. It’s nothing to be ashamed of. We are here to take the stigma away from testing and to encourage healthy and safe s*xual relations.

Health experts talk through some key facts. By Katie Wright.

22/07/2023

💜 LADIES 💜
It´s HOT outside! Don´t let the MENOPAUSE prevent you from enjoying your summer.

If you don´t want HRT, there are other things you can do to make your summer far more comfortable.

Book in to see one of our experienced Nurses for a Menopause Assessment during the month of July to get an extra 20% Off the usual price...
💜 Now Only €37 !!

22/07/2023

Clinic Consultations are set at 50€ to align with general Nurse, Doctor & Midwife consultations.
I have not matched our specialist fees of 90€ in order to remain affordable for people who need my help.
💗Vanessa.