SHAG or Sexual Health and Guidance is super important to us here at NSU. We’re here all year round to provide information, advice. and support …and some cheeky social media posts!
An STI/STD (Sexually Transmitted Infection/Disease) or an unwanted pregnancy isn’t what you came to Uni for. If you are or could be sexually active, be prepared and carry a condom, dental dam and/or femidom with you. Remember, the contraceptive pill, IUD (coil), implant or injection doesn’t protect you from STI/STDs and they can be caught just as easily through oral sex
If in doubt, be sure to get checked out as soon as you can, don’t put it off because these things don’t go away on their own! You can also pick up a postal STI testing kit in the NSU Building, look out for the SHAG Bins in the NSU building at City Campus and NSU Space at Coach Lane.
Prevention, of course, is better than a cure, so stock up on FREE condoms at the Freshers Fair and throughout the year from https://www.sh.uk/welcome or NSU Welcome Desk at City campus.
Sexually Healthy Newcastle from the city council offers a wide range of sexual health advice and support, including access to free condoms, emergency contraception, testing and treatment of STIs, including HIV/Aids, and termination of pregnancy.
Check out their social media where the team share information about the services available, as well as other ways you can look after your sexual health and relationships.
Facebook @SHNewcastle
Twitter @Ncl_SHTraining
Instagram @sexuallyhealthynewcastle