Devon Sexual Health

11/11/2025

PrEP is for anyone who is HIV negative and s*xually active. It's a medication you take to protect against HIV and can be 99% effective when taken as prescribed.

Ask our clinics to see if PrEP is right for you.

10/11/2025

NIHR Policy Research Unit in Reproductive Health (UCL) is looking for participants aged 18-30, to take part in a study on contraception decision making and online information.
They're looking for people assigned female at birth or inters*x, aged 18–30, who live in England and are currently deciding how to avoid pregnancy or manage symptoms such as painful or heavy periods.
The study CLOSES TODAY AT 5PM, so you'll need to get your skates on if you'd like to take part!
https://redcap.idhs.ucl.ac.uk/surveys/?s=C3MW8LJCJ3J9RW48

09/11/2025

Our main clinics in Exeter, Barnstaple and Torquay offer weekly drop-in appointments for young people, simply pop in and you can discuss all your s*xual health needs including contraception, infection testing and treatment.
Under 18s
Castle Circus Health Centre, Torquay – Tues 2.30 – 5.30pm
Devon Sexual Health, NHS Walk-in Centre, Sidwell Street, Exeter – Tues 3.30 – 5.30pm
Under 21s
First Floor, Barnstaple Health Centre – Weds 2.30 – 5.00pm
As these are drop-in clinics, it may be a while before you are seen, so please be prepared to wait.

07/11/2025

From vaccines and medications to condoms, there are many ways to protect your s*xual health and help you to have safe, worry-free s*x.
To find out more about your options, chat with our s*xual health team

05/11/2025

If you're evening looks set to end with a bang, don't forget your condoms.
They'll help protect against unwanted pregnancies and s*xually transmitted infections.
If you're aged under 24, you can get FREE condoms via the Doink condom scheme ➡ dsh.sh.uk

31/10/2025

Save yourself from the fright of an unwanted pregnancy or s*xually transmitted infection by always having a condom in your pocket.
And if you're under 24, you can even get free condoms delivered to your home via the Doink condom scheme. See dsh.sh.uk for more info.

30/10/2025

29/10/2025

You can now access the morning-after pill free of charge on the NHS in high-street pharmacies across England from today.

In the “biggest change to s*xual health services since the 1960s”, the oral emergency contraception pill will your GP or get an appointment at a s*xual health clinic.

For more information see: https://ow.ly/BA6h50XjB6H.

29/10/2025

Drop in smear testing at the Royal Devon Hospital in Exeter, check out the post for details 👇

📣 Drop-in cervical screening (smear) test clinic. If you can't attend your GP for a smear test we have a weekly drop-in clinic - no need to book ahead.

🗓 Every Tuesday
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Clinic 2, Centre for Women's Health, RD&E

If you have any questions please call 01392 406503.

27/10/2025

Getting tested and treated for s*xually transmitted infections (STIs) is completely confidential.
When you get tested, your personal and medical information is protected, and your results will not be shared with others without your permission.

24/10/2025

Opening up the conversations about s*xually transmitted infections (STIs) and the importance of testing helps to reduce the stigma and reduce the spread of infection. There are many testing options available, including at home options, and STI treatment is free.
Ask in clinic or search on our website for more testing options.