In 2023 there were 119,000 free home STI tests ordered in the Republic of Ireland.

Remember it’s easy, free and discrete. Order yours today at sexualwellbeing.ie
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Fact or Fiction: the pulling out method can lead to pregnancy?

Fact! Sperm can be found in the small amount of semen that is released before ejaculation. Always use a condom.

Find out more about #condoms and #contraception at sexualwellbeing.ie.

Ní bhíonn siomptóim ag baint le STInna i gcónaí.

Mar sin, tá sé tábhachtach go bhfaighfeása agus do pháirtí gnéis tástáil go rialta.

Is féidir le coiscíní STInna a chosc má úsáidtear i gceart iad.
Tuilleadh eolais: sexualwellbeing.ie
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In 2023, over 10,000 free home test kits were ordered across Ireland every month.

Have you ordered yours yet?

Visit sexualwellbeing.ie to find out more.
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In this podcast, we discuss HIV with Aoife, a practicing nurse living with HIV and Prof Fiona Lyons.

Listen here: bit.ly/3JiJSpx

#STIAwarenessWeek #HIV

It's STI Awareness Week, a good reminder to learn more about how to prevent STIs.

Learn more about STIs, how to access free condoms and free home STI testing at: bit.ly/3VXzWco

#STI | #STI Testing

Some unplanned pregnancy services may try to influence your decision.
You should never feel pressured or frightened by an unplanned pregnancy service.
Staff should always be non-judgemental .
For a list of HSE funded unplanned pregnancy services visit myoptions.ie.

It is vitally important to know your status. You may need an STI test even if you have no symptoms. Thankfully there are now more ways than ever to test and you can check your testing options below:

#KnowYourStatus #GetTested

In the latest episode of the #TalkingHealthandWellbeing podcast we meet with Martin Davoren of the Sexual Health Centre, to discuss The Sexual Health Centres and efforts to improve sexual health services in Cork with a variety of partner agencies. Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/3VKOufA

This week on HSE #TalkingHealthandWellbeing #Podcast we hear about the sexual health supports & services provided by Sexual Health Centre & the significant innovation in recent years with the development of the HSE Free Home STI Testing Service & Free Contraception
👉spoti.fi/3VKOufA

A common question about contraception is whether it will affect your mood. Dr Ciara McCarthy answers this question and shares her advice about speaking to your GP about the best form of contraception for you.

Find out more about free contraception, at sexualwellbeing.ie

We're doing some research on social media, trends and health information online.
Take the survey here: surveys.hse.ie/s/1NY777/

The #MyOptions unplanned pregnancy information & counselling helpline opening hours will change over Easter.
Medical advice will continue to be available through the freephone number 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Regular hours (9am to 8pm) will resume from Tuesday 2 April.

An raibh a fhios agat gur féidir leat coiscíní agus bealadh a fháil saor in aisce i gcoláistí ar fud na hÉireann?

Coinnigh súil in airde do na comharthaí ar an gcampas.
Tuilleadh eolais ag sexualwellbeing.ie

The My Options helpline provides information on how to access abortion services. Not all GPs provide abortion care. The helpline will provide contact details of GPs and family planning clinics that do.

Staff can also provide listening support to anyone experiencing an unplanned

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our sexual health promotion stand at St Vincent's University Hospital (SVUH) health fair today!

We were delighted to chat to staff about our training programmes and campaigns. Visit sexualwellbeing.ie for more information.

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Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent infectious diseases. 

#Vaccines are free, safe and available at your local STI clinic. 

Learn more: man2man.ie/vaccines

Thanks to gmhs.ie: Dr Grainne Courtney and Clinical Nurse Specialist, Orla Higgins.

Do an STI test for free from the comfort of your home.

The test kit is available for anyone over the age of 17 and tests for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV, syphilis and hepatitis.

To order your free home STI test, visit: bit.ly/3vjToFj

#SexualWellbeing | #STITest

💜 You deserve a space to share your experiences in a safe & secure way 💜
Read back on other's messages of hope & messages to other survivors 💬
Visit WeSpeak.ie today 💻📲 #WeConsent #WeSpeak
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It is vitally important to know your status. You may need an STI test even if you have no symptoms. Thankfully there are now more ways than ever to test and you can check your testing options below:

#KnowYourStatus #GetTested