Where do you go if you want to know about sexual health?
According to a recent survey the most popular ways to get information about sexual health are friends, school and the internet. When it comes to your sexual health it’s really important to use reliable and trust worthy information.
One survey found that:
- Over a third of young people (39%) think there is no need to have a sexual health screening if they don’t suffer symptoms, despite the fact that many STIs have no symptoms. This is backed up by over half (54%) of young people who had an STI claiming they only found out through a routine sexual health screening, not because they were experiencing signs or symptoms.
- More than two-thirds of young people (68%) are not aware that condoms can be damaged by lipstick.
- Over a third of young people (35%) falsely believe shaving or waxing pubic hair prevents crabs or lice.
Sexual health information you can trust
Here at Young Scot you can find information on sexual health that you can trust. We have information about what the law says about sex, covering issues about consent and sexual harassment. We’ve also got the facts about safer sex, contraception and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Not sure if you’re ready for sex? Then read our article ‘How do I know if I’m ready for sex?’ to help you make up your mind.
If we don’t have the information you’re looking for then we can point you in the right direction! The Lowdown has lots of handy information about sex, sexual health and relationships. You can also use the symptom-a-tron to find out what symptoms are caused by different STIs.
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