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The National Sexual Health and HIV strategy states that 'Our sexual health affects our physical and psychological wellbeing and is central to some of the most important and lasting relationships in our lives. It follows that protecting, supporting and restoring sexual health is important.' (National Strategy for sexual health and HIV, DH 2001.) Keep sex safe and fun by protecting yourself and your sexual partners with a condom. Whether he uses it, or she uses it, condoms can protect you against many STIs including HIV, and help prevent unintended pregnancy. (Condom Essential Wear)

Top tips for professionals working in sexual health promotion

• Familiarise yourself with the full range of local sexual health services. Click here for the 2011 update.

• Give out written information whenever possible.

• Display posters with positive images.

• Make free condoms available.

• Don’t make assumptions – not everyone is heterosexual or sexually active.

• Have supplies of information readily available.

• Keep your training up to date.

• Be aware that sexual health impacts on emotional health and well-being.

• Other issues may also impact on sexual health. 

• Look after your own sexual health.

Please see the Sexual Health Factsheet for more information.