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Let’s Talk about Sex
“Turned On? Put a Condom On”
The good news is that the teenage pregnancy rate in Scotland has been in decline for the last few years. Unfortunately, rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are still rising particularly in the under 25 age group. STIs have a high financial cost for testing and treatment: diagnoses of Chlamydia alone cost the NHS £620m in 2011. Also for each person that is prevented from getting HIV an average saving of over £400,000 is made.
Consistent and correct use of condoms provide effective protection against STIs and HIV though many people choose not to use them – around 15% of under 25’s reported having unprotected sex with two or more partners in the last year.
The aim of the week will be to encourage people to use condoms and that safe sex can be good and fun sex.
STIs in Scotland 2005–2014
Full stats can be found here: http://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/documents/ewr/pdf2015/1524.pdf
What is the aim of sexual health awareness week?
To promote and encourage people to use condoms and barrier methods and that safe sex can be good and fun sex.
What are the objectives?
- to raise awareness of condom use for safer sex
- to raise awareness of correct and consistent use of condoms
- to raise awareness of STIs
- to highlight that using condoms can be good sex.
What are the intended outcomes?
People in Dumfries and Galloway will:
- be confident to talk openly about condom use and the risk of STIs
- know where and how to access free condoms
- know how and where to seek help and support for sexual health
What resources are available to support your work with clients and service users?
- Sexual Health Week briefing paper (DOCX 561Kb)
- 10 things about condoms (DOCX 1.2Mb)
- STI Myths (DOCX 13Kb)
- What do you know about condoms (questions) (DOCX 19Kb)
- What do you know about condoms (answers) (DOCX 13Kb)
- STI dating poster (PDF 1Mb)