Many people know and understand what LGBT means, but over the years, the language used in the queer community has adapted to better...

What is HIV? HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. That is a bit wordy, so let us break it down. Human – HIV can only affect...

What is Syphilis? Syphilis is a bacterial infection that is usually caught by having unprotected sex with someone who is infected....

What are Genital Warts? Genital warts are caused by the HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) which is the most common skin virus. The warts may...

What is Public Lice? Pubic lice (often called crabs) are tiny parasitic insects that live on coarse human body hair – like your pubic...

What is Genital Herpes? The herpes simplex virus (HSV for short) causes genital herpes, there are two types (HSV1 AND HSV2). It is the...

What is Gonorrhoea? Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a type of bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. After...

What is Chlamydia? Chlamydia is a bacterial infection that is passed from one person to another through unprotected sex. Chlamydia is one...

Condoms are the number one method to protect you against most STI’s, including HIV and unwanted pregnancy. Condoms are 98% effective if...

I’ve known about the C Card Scheme for a while, that you can go to your local Health Centre or Pharmacy that has the ‘Free Condoms No...

In Lanarkshire, we have designated sexual health services for young people aged 20 and younger. The clinics offer a wide range of...

Because who doesn’t want free stuff? Condoms are the number 1 way to help prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections and can...

Every Wednesday night at LANDED staff work late with the Peer Educators to deliver training and offer one to one support to the young...