Advice Online and on the Phone
Condom Essential Wear 0800 567123
Department of Health website with information on STIs and how to prevent them
Family Planning Association (FPA) 0845 310 1334
Leaflets and confidential information on contraception and reproductive and sexual health.
Strathclyde Gay and Lesbian Switchboard 0141 847 0447
(7pm–10pm)
Information, support and referral for any issue relating to lesbian, gay or bisexual life.
Terrence Higgins Trust 0845 122 1200
(low rate, Mon–Fri 10am–10pm, Sat & Sun 12pm–6pm)
Practical support, help, counselling and advice for anyone with, or concerned about, AIDS and HIV.
Email: info@tht.org.uk
Women's Health Concern 0845 123 2319
(local rate, Mon & Tues 10–2pm Wed–Fri 10am–1pm)
Confidential advice line and email counselling by experienced nurses and advisers.
Online advice and support
NHS sites:
BBC:
Condom Essential Wear
Department of Health website with information on STIs and how to prevent them.
Family Planning Association
Leaflets and confidential information on contraception and reproductive and sexual health.
Male health
Run by the Men's Health Forum, this site provides information about the key health problems affecting men.
Rape and sexual abuse
Rape Crisis Scotland 08088 01 0302
(Free, 6pm – midnight)
Offers confidential support and information for women who have been affected by sexual violence.
Survivors UK 0845 122 1201
(Mon, Tues, Thurs 7pm–10pm)
Provides information, support and counselling for men who have been raped or sexually abused.
Help at your local library
Your local library will also hold books on sex and sexual health. See the library catalogue for what’s available at your local branch.
