General
‘Love, Sex and You’ in an easy read version using clear language, large text and photographs. Developed by the NHS.
This booklet has been written for people with learning disabilities and covers important subjects such as:
- Relationships
- Gender Identity
- Being Safe
- Consent
Online Relationships
Online relationships and staying safe – easy read by Mencap
Sex
What is sexual consent – easy read guide from Avon and Somerset Rape and Sexual Abuse Support service.
‘Have safe sex‘ an easy read guide by Change in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support.
How to put on a condom-easy read sheet.
Sexuality
What is sexuality– easy read by Mencap using Photosymbols.
Space Youth Project– For young gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans and questioning (LGBT+) people up to age 25 across Dorset. They offer one-to-one support and family support. They offer sessions in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. hello@spaceyouthproject.co.uk or 01202 205279.
Pregnancy
You are pregnant:your choices – easy read guide
You are pregnant– link to Disability Rights Uk site.
STDs
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), also known as sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are very common. You can find out more about the types of STDS below.
STIs -please note this is a general guide to STIs and not in easy read.
What is HIV? -easy read guide
Chlamydia information for women
Syphilis -please note this document has images of men’s private body parts.
Pubic Lice -link to NHS website.
Local Sexual Health Services
Sexual Health Dorset in Palmerston Road, Bournemouth offers appointments Monday-Friday and can be contacted on 0300 303 1948 (phoneline open 8:15am-4:45pm Monday-Friday, closed 12:30pm-13:30pm for lunch)
- STI testing and treatment for people with symptoms
- Emergency contraception
- Contraception
- Young people’s service (under 21 years)
- Pregnancy test
- Coil fitting and removal
- Implant fitting and removal
- Early Medical Termination Service (Abortion)
- PEP
- PrEP and support
- LGBT specialist support
- Vaccines
- HIV Treatment Clinic
- Free condoms
- Sexual health advice and support
Over the Rainbow, LGBT Support Clinic -based at Palmerston Road, Bournemouth offers appointments Wednesdays between 11am-7pm.
Services include:
- STI testing and treatment for people with symptoms
- PEP
- PrEP and support
- Vaccines
- Free condoms
- Sexual health advice and support