Relationships, sex and sexuality

Good and healthy relationships with family, friends and partners is something we all want but sometimes can find overwhelming, stressful or even abusive.

If you are worried about your relationship or you are questioning your sexuality or being pressured into things you feel you are not ready for, then you should speak to someone. If you feel it’s too difficult or embarrassing to have these conversations with a parent, teacher, relative or friend, there are helplines and websites to turn to.

Come Correct - Free condoms for under 25s  - If you are under 24 years, the C-card scheme enables you to collect free condoms at a number of locations in Hounslow and across London. Register for the C-Card in Hounslow to get free condoms, advice and guidance on safer sexual practices. List of C-card service providers.

Check Yourself - Chlamydia is the most diagnosed sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the UK, with sexually active young people at highest risk. You can get tested at the sexual health clinic, or at your GP practice. You can also test yourself at home.

Emergency contraception - There are two types of emergency contraception, both of which are available at your local sexual health clinic.

London’s sexual health e-service - Residents of Hounslow, aged over 16, can now request free STI testing kits online.

• Sexual health advice and information
  
• Contraception
  
• Emergency Contraception
  
• Condoms
  
• Sexual Health infection testing
  
• Treatment for sexually transmitted infections
  

Childline - Friends, Relationships & Sex  - online or on the phone anytime - Relationships can make you feel amazing. But they can also leave you feeling stressed out and upset. Get advice if you're having problems with relationships.

Childline - Sexuality - online or on the phone anytime -  Trying to understand your sexuality can be confusing sometimes. If you’re struggling to cope or you’re not sure what to do next, we’ve got advice to help.