Sexually Transmitted Infections testing

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are very common. They are passed on through vaginal, anal and oral sex with someone who has an infection. Phone Bristol Sexual Health Services on 0117 342 6900 to find your nearest confidential clinic.

For STI testing and treatment you can go to:

• No Worries! Young People's Clinics (PDF format)
• Sexual health Clinics (PDF format)
• NHS Walk-in Centres for some STIs (PDF format)
• GPs/Doctors
  

Bristol has a specialist clinic for testing and treatment of STIs:

Bristol Sexual Health Centre (GUM Clinic)
Tower Hill, Bristol, BS2 0JD (near Cabot Circus)
Tel: 0117 342 6900 for an appointment

There are also 'drop-in' session. Please see website for more informaiton
Website: External link: Bristol Sexual Health Centre

Although most infections have no symptoms, some do and warning signs might be:

• Pain when you pee
• Unusual discharge from your vagina or penis
• Rashes or sores around your vagina or penis

If you have had sex, without a condom, and think you may have picked up a STI, it is important to get it treated, even if you have no symptoms. STIs can damage your health and may affect your ability to have children in future. Most STIs are easily treated.

Chlamydia

is the most common STI amongst young people under 25.  It is easy it is to check if you are infected or not. Phone 0845 180 0050 to find out where to get a free confidential screening kit.

You can also get a free test by visiting www.freetest.me (External link).

The self testing kits are also available in lots of youth centres, schools and Connexions centres.

The External link: Sex.worth talking about website is a really good place to find out more about STIs.

 

FASTEST - Free 1 hour testing for HIV (other STI testing also available) 

Wedneday 4.30-6.30pm

The Park Centre, High Street, Kingswood, South Gloucestershire, BS15 4AR

0117 955 1000 

See leaflet for more information

Fastest is a sexual health testing service run by Terrence Higgins Trust in community settings.

Terence Higgins Trust
The HIV and sexual health charity for life
Website: www.tht.org.uk THT Direct: 0845 12 21 200

 

South Gloucestershire No Worries! services leaflet (PDF format) - an up-to-date list of free, confidential local sexual health services that you can trust.