Only have sex if you want to
Unprotected sex may put you at risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease and HIV/AIDS.
Unprotected sex may put you at risk of an unwanted pregnancy
Safer sex offers protection
Sources of help
This is a simple statement that may be very difficult to put into practice. Love, affection, and the wish to please a partner may mean people sometimes say 'Yes' when they would really like to say 'No'. It is OK to say 'No'.
Unprotected sex may put you at risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease and HIV/AIDS.
The only method of contraception which offers protection from sexually transmitted disease is the barrier method - the male or female condom.
Many doctors would advocate the use of both the Pill and the condom together to protect against pregnancy and infection.
Unprotected sex may put you at risk of an unwanted pregnancy. Be safe, use contraception.
Unprotected sex may be referring to the risk of pregnancy alone and various non-barrier methods of contraception such as the pill, coil and injectable method can offer protection from an unwanted pregnancy but offer no protection against sexually transmitted diseases.
This applies to both partners. There are other ways to share sexual pleasure than sexual intercourse.
Facts about AIDS, HIV and the Test
Sexual Health Matters for Men
Sexual Health Matters for Women
Sexual Health Matters for Young People
A range of other leaflets, more specific by grouping, disease or condom use are available from the Health Promotion Service
Local
AIDS Helpline 01872 242520
Cornwall Share
Giving free advice and counselling to young people
0800 181033 (St. Austell), 01208 79252 (Bodmin), 01209 711500 (Camborne).
G U Clinic 01872 256063
NHS Direct 0845 4647
National
National AIDS Helpline 0800 567123
24 hours, 7 days per week