Sexual Health

Sex can be an important part of our lives and it can bring up a variety of feelings; both good and bad. It can be exciting, fun and loving but nerves and worries can also be part of the mix. This is why is it important that we feel ready to make that next step.
This page provides information and signposting to services relating to sexual health for young people. You will also find useful links and resources, local sexual health services and useful videos around sexual health in order to help you find what you are looking for.

To live a healthy lifestyle we should feel good mentally, emotionally and physically. Good sexual health means that we understand consent, avoid infections, illnesses and take responsibility to ensure that we protect ourselves and others, both physically and emotionally.

Throughout our teens (and sometimes earlier) we experience significant changes to our bodies, both physically and emotionally. Sexual health is an integral and important part of our overall health. NHS provides a wide range of information relating to ‘Sex and Young People’. To find out more click here.

To find out more about sexual health and the National Sexual Health Helpline, click here to visit the One You website.

Through the Sexwise website, you can access honest advice about contraception, pregnancy, STIs and sexual wellbeing. Click here to find out more.

Being a young person can be tough. Through Brook’s digital support, services and sex education, young people are able to take charge of their sexual health and wellbeing. Click here to visit the Brook website to find out more.

Sexual Health resources

The Sexual Health resource hub features a selection of articles, apps, tools, services and more.
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Find a Sexual Health Service

Find Brook and other sexual health centres near you

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Health For Teens

Your sexual health is incredibly important so we’re on hand to provide information on sex, contraception, consent and sexually transmitted diseases

Visiting a sexual health clinic

Tea Consent

Sunderland Sexual Health Service

Sunderland Sexual Health Service is delivered by South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. We provide free and confidential advice and treatment and offer a…

Open now: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

South Tyneside Sexual Health Services

outh Tyneside Sexual Health Service provides a full range of services including: Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Advice and information about sexual…

Open now: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

MESMAC Newcastle

MESMAC Newcastle works with gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men to increase the range of choices open to them. We…

Open now: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Sex Ed: What parents and carers need to know

As a parent or carer, you care about the health and wellbeing of your children, and about the choices they make in life. Most importantly...

Sunderland Sexual Health Service

Sunderland Sexual Health Service is delivered by South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. We provide free and confidential advice and treatment and offer a…

Open now: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

South Tyneside Sexual Health Services

outh Tyneside Sexual Health Service provides a full range of services including: Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Advice and information about sexual…

Open now: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

MESMAC Newcastle

MESMAC Newcastle works with gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men to increase the range of choices open to them. We…

Open now: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Brook’s aim is to equip you with everything you need to provide exceptional relationships and sex education and wellbeing support to young people. Brook delivers...

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All young people have the right to high quality Relationships and Sex Education (RSE). Brook is here to help you prepare and deliver timely and...

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Brook’s tools and online courses prepare you to be proactive at identifying safeguarding concerns, to use your professional curiosity and confidently manage situations to safeguard...

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Spotting the signs tool & training

Our FREE Spotting the Signs Tool is designed to strengthen safeguarding practice and enable professionals who work with young people to better recognise and respond to Child...

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Brook's Free Resources

Free resources to support relationships and sex education (RSE) teaching and learning.

Sunderland Sexual Health Service

Sunderland Sexual Health Service is delivered by South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. We provide free and confidential advice and treatment and offer a…

Open now: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

South Tyneside Sexual Health Services

outh Tyneside Sexual Health Service provides a full range of services including: Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Advice and information about sexual…

Open now: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

MESMAC Newcastle

MESMAC Newcastle works with gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men to increase the range of choices open to them. We…

Open now: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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