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07/02/2025
PHA Encourages Open Conversations On Sexual Health
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging open conversations about sexual health during Sexual Health Week (10-16 February).
The campaign theme this year focuses on the importance of open and age-appropriate conversations about sex and sexual wellbeing.
"Your sexual health and wellbeing is important and looking after it can have a positive impact on your mental and physical health and help you develop positive relationships," said Frances Dowds, Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement Manager at the PHA. "Sexual health involves embracing and enjoying our sexuality throughout life, with a positive, safe and respectful approach to sexual experiences and relationships. Talking about sex and being informed, gives you the confidence to make decisions about your own body and what is right for you."
The PHA emphasises the importance of open communication about sexual health, including issues such as consent, choice, and respect.
"As adults it's important to talk openly and accurately about sexual health, so that we can support our young people to recognise they have the right to do so too," said Ms. Dowds. "This will help to dispel myths and challenge the stigma that exists. It will also support our young people to have the conversations they need to help them make informed choices."
The PHA has information on all aspects of sexual health and wellbeing including information on contraceptive options and how to prevent STIs at www.SexualHealthNI.info
Sexual and Reproductive Health (Contraception) and Sexual Health (GUM) Clinics operate across all Health Trusts in Northern Ireland with more information available at: www.sexualhealthni.info/contraception/visiting-a-contraceptive-clinic
The campaign theme this year focuses on the importance of open and age-appropriate conversations about sex and sexual wellbeing.
"Your sexual health and wellbeing is important and looking after it can have a positive impact on your mental and physical health and help you develop positive relationships," said Frances Dowds, Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement Manager at the PHA. "Sexual health involves embracing and enjoying our sexuality throughout life, with a positive, safe and respectful approach to sexual experiences and relationships. Talking about sex and being informed, gives you the confidence to make decisions about your own body and what is right for you."
The PHA emphasises the importance of open communication about sexual health, including issues such as consent, choice, and respect.
The PHA has information on all aspects of sexual health and wellbeing including information on contraceptive options and how to prevent STIs at www.SexualHealthNI.info
Sexual and Reproductive Health (Contraception) and Sexual Health (GUM) Clinics operate across all Health Trusts in Northern Ireland with more information available at: www.sexualhealthni.info/contraception/visiting-a-contraceptive-clinic
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