Sexual Health

“Sexual health is a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. For sexual health to be attained and maintained, the sexual rights of all persons must be respected, protected and fulfilled.”

World Health Organisation definition of sexual health This programme has been created to support the Youth Work Programme as well as all other services and agencies in the area that are helping young people to be aware of their sexual health, their well being, the risks and how to protect themselves from Sexually Transmitted Infections for example.

The Base Youth Health Programme is working in partnership with the St James’s Hospital GUIDE young people’s clinic to provide a satellite clinic operating from the Base youth centre where young people can get tested safely and have a confidential chat with the doctor and nurse who will be able to advice and help with any issue that might rise for the young person.

All details about the STI clinic will be on the website in the very near future in the mean time if you need any information contact the YHC. For more info