There's a common misconception that sexual health is just about safe sex, contraception and avoiding HIV, sexually transmissible infections and unintended pregnancies. There is so much more to sexual health than just that.

Sexual health is about taking responsibility for your health and the health of your partner/s. This includes physical health and safety, mental and emotional health, communication and relationships and so much more. Taking care of your sexual health might mean preventing unplanned pregnancy and STIs, but it's also about open communication with your sexual partners. It's talking how you want to protect yourselves, your limits and boundaries, what you are willing to do or not do. It's about respect for yourself, your body and that of your partners; and them having the same respect in turn.

A healthy sexual life is about being informed and confident in the decisions you make. It is about taking proactive steps to take care of yourself and your health. It is being able to accept differences and having a healthy understanding of sexuality and relationships. Sexual health is about you and your partner/s feeling safe and being safe; physically, emotionally and mentally. Sexual health is about you and your partner/s feeling respected and bring respect; where there is a freedom for sexual expression. Sexual health about you and your partner/s experiencing pleasure, connection and intimacy.

WA Sexual Health Week 2020 is about celebrating and promoting sexual health in its entirety. It is about finding ways to have a healthy sexual life where you experience feeling safe, respected and, above all, pleasure. It runs from 13 - 20 February this year with fun events and opportunities to learn more about sexual health.

SEXUAL HEALTH IS ABOUT SAFETY, PLEASURE AND RESPECT.

GROW YOUR SEXUAL HEALTH KNOWLEDGE

 Take our Online Quiz to test your sexual health knowledge

Brush up on your knowledge on a variety of sexual health topics (all the stuff you were never taught!) We have articles on pleasurable condom use, body confidence, sexuality, safer sex, contraception, intimacy, masturbation, sex and the law, communication, trust and respect, healthy vs unhealthy relationships, how to use condoms, negotiating sex, STIs, sexual consent and much, much more! 

FREEBIES & RESOURCES

M Clinic will be offering FREE Atomo HIV Self Test Kits to the first 60 people! Starting on the 13^th of February, these will be available at M Clinic reception. There will only be 60 of these free kits available and it’s one per person, so get in quick!

What is the M Clinic you ask? Have a look here!

Okay, but how does the Atomo HIV Self Test Kit work? Click here for more info.

Are you a community group, non-profit or community-based organisation, service provider or work with people in need of sexual health resources? You can receive FREE safer sex packs (condom and lubrication sachet) by emailing us. Download a Free Condoms Poster here to display with the safe sex packs. 

Downloadable resources on consent, taking safe sexy selfies and safe sex are available below: