Sexual health services in south east London are available below:
It’s important to enjoy sexual activity while protecting your health and wellbeing.
This can include avoiding getting pregnant when you don’t want to and preventing sexually transmitted infections (STI).
Choosing a method of contraception
Your choice of contraception depends on your priorities. Contraception is designed to prevent pregnancy in the short term, but some types can also:
- prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- manage symptoms like heavy period bleeding, or improve conditions like endometriosis, adenomyosis or premenstrual syndrome
There are many different types of contraception available, from hormonal contraception such as contraceptive pills, patches or injections to non-hormonal options like condoms or coils.
Before deciding which type of contraception is right for you, you may want to think about how the method works, how to use it, and how well it fits with your lifestyle. Read more on the NHS website.
Using sexual health services
You can get free contraception, including emergency contraception, and other sexual health advice from:
- our Women’s and Girls’ Health Hubs (if you live in Bexley, Greenwich, or Lambeth)
- local sexual health clinics, also called family planning, genitourinary medicine (GUM), or contraception clinics
- your GP
- some pharmacies, where you can speak to a member of staff in private
- some young people’s services (call the national sexual health helpline on 0300 123 7123 for more information)
- Sexual Health London, a discreet service for Londoners to order home STI tests and regular and emergency contraception
Visit the NHS website to find your nearest sexual health clinic or emergency contraception provider.