Sexual Health & Relationships

Where to go for confidential help and advice
Emergency Contraception

Attitudes to sex can vary and students from other countries may notice some differences. Choices about sex should be individual and personal to you. You are entirely free to live according to your own standards and should not feel pressured to adopt those of other students. Using condoms every time you have sex can help reduce the risk of contracting a Sexually Transmitted Infection and can prevent unplanned pregnancy.

Termination (abortion) in this country is not considered to be an acceptable form of contraception.

Whether you chose to engage in sexual activity or not, it is important for you to know the facts which can help you make choices. The links on this site can give you information on safe sex and relationship issues.

Knowing the facts can help you make informed choices which may contribute to your wellbeing and achieving your full potential.

Information about sexual health and relationships

Leaflet

Please click the above link to download the PDF document.

Where to go for confidential help and advice

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	University of Leicester Drop in ‘Choices’ Sexual Health Clinic: On campus every Tuesday between 11.00am and 2.00pm and every Thursday between 11am and 1pm during term time. The Choices clinic is in the old first aid room on the ground floor in the Students' Union and you do not need an appointment. You will see a Sexual Health Specialist Nurse who can offer a full range of contraception, sexual health screening and advice about any sexual health matter. The service is confidential and information will not be passed to your GP. STAFF IN THE DROP IN CLINIC WORK FOR OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS AND ALL INFORMATION WILL REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL, unless it is considered there is a risk to you or any third party and any sharing of information will be discussed with you first.
	Chlamydia testing Chlamydia screening sessions will take place during term time. Sessions will be covered by the Chlamydia team in the main entrance area of the Students’ Union building (outside the Queens Hall) between 10.00am and 2.00pm. Information will be available on the Healthy Living website and dates include: 19th November 14th January 25th February 8th April 20th May 1st July
	Chlamydia testing by post Free, confidential Chlamydia testing by post for 16 - 24 year olds in Leicestershire - http://fillthepot.info/
	Choices service www.choices-leics.org.uk or telephone 0116 2898969
	Freemen’s Common Health Centre www.le.ac.uk/healthcentre
	Rape Crisis Line Tel: 0116 2558852
	Forced Marriages Download Leaflet
	Student Counselling www2.le.ac.uk/offices/ssds/counselling
	Leicestershire AIDS Support Services www.lass.org.uk
	Sexual Health and Contraception clinics www.shacc.co.uk

Emergency Contraception

If you have had unprotected sex, or you are worried that your contraception has failed, there are two methods of emergency contraception, for more information go to:

www.nhs.uk/conditions/Emergency-contraception/Pages/Introduction.aspx

If you are under 25, emergency contraception is free and can be obtained from the following local chemists if the appropriate pharmacist is on duty (you might consider phoning in advance to check). If you are over 25, emergency contraception can be purchased from the same chemists or you can obtain a prescription from your G.P. Freemen's Common Health Centre or the Urgent Care Centre. Emergency contraception is also available from the Choices clinic on campus.

Boots the Chemist	Boots the Chemist	Knights Chemist
The Shire Walk Leicester LE1 4FQ	Gallowtree Gate Leicester LE1 1DD	75 Queens Road Leicester LE2 1TT
Tel: 0116 2624149	Tel: 0116 2621641	Tel: 0116 2700522
Opening times:	Opening times:	Opening times:
Mon-Fri 08.30-20.00 Sat 08.30- 19.00 Sun 11.00-17.00	Mon-Fri: 08.15-18.00 Sat: 08.15-18.00 Sun: 11.00-17.00	Mon-Fri: 09.00-18.30 Sat 09.00-17.30

Patels Chemist	Asda Pharmacy	Lloyds Pharmacy
Unit C, 27 Western Boulevard, Leicester LE2 7HN	Asda Stores Ltd. Leicester Road Oadby LE2 4AH	44 Malbar Road Leicester LE1 2PD
Tel: 0116 255 2615	Tel: 0116 2729518	Tel: 0116 2620355
Opening times:	Opening times:	Opening times:
Mon-Fri 9.00am-18.00	Mon-Sat 08.00am-10.00pm Sun 10.00am-4.00pm	Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 8.00-18.00 Thurs: 8.00 - 17.00 Sat: 09.00-12.00