Sexual Health

Your sexual health is really important, but it can also be embarrassing to talk about with your friends or family. That's why we’ve written lots of guides about your sexual health, so you can discover the information you need to know in the privacy of your own home. We’ve covered interesting topics like how to find the right size condom for you and how you can get hold of the morning after pill if you need it. If you’re serious about your sexual health, then you’ve found the perfect judgement-free place to find the answers to all your questions.

Sexual Health Advice & Guides

Can Alcohol Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

Can Alcohol Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

Say you’re out on a date. You’ve had one glass of wine too many over dinner before heading home. One thing has led to another, you’ve headed to the bedroom, and suddenly you find yourself unable to get an erection. It’s a story that most men reading will be all too familiar with! It’s common, and it happens, with 1...
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Apretude Explained: Dosage, Side Effects, NHS

Apretude Explained: Dosage, Side Effects, NHS

The introduction of PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) revolutionised the prevention of sexually transmitted HIV-1 infections.  But whether it’s due to allergies, other medications, an inability to swallow tablets, or adherence challenges, it’s not suitable for everyone.     Apretude is a newly-approved medication that acts as an alternative for those people who can’t take PrEP tablets.  And as of October 2025, it’s...
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Everything You Need to Know About the Morning After Pill

Everything You Need to Know About the Morning After Pill

The morning after pill is a form of emergency contraception that many women have reached for after their normal method of contraception hasn’t worked out.

If your condom breaks, or you realise that you forgot to take the pill before you got down and make love, then you could find yourself in need of some emergency contraception, and the morning after pill is a popular choice.

Today we’re going to be answering your questions about the morning after pill, when you should or shouldn’t take it, and how it works.

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Overcoming Sexual Performance Anxiety

Overcoming Sexual Performance Anxiety

Sexual performance anxiety is one of those topics many people struggle with, but few feel comfortable discussing. Yet it's far more common than you might think, affecting millions across the UK and impacting both confidence and physical intimacy. Understanding what it is, why it happens, and, most importantly, what you can do about it can make a real difference to...
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Can Women Take Viagra? 

Can Women Take Viagra? 

Viagra is maybe the most well-known drug licensed to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) in people born male. But can women take Viagra?  Viagra is not licensed for use in people born female, as there isn’t enough evidence to support it as a treatment for female sexual dysfunction (FSD).  However, two other medications have been licensed for use in FSD in...
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Can an enlarged prostate cause erectile dysfunction?

Can an enlarged prostate cause erectile dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction (ED), also known as impotence, is when you can’t get or maintain an erection firm enough for sexual activity. If you struggle to get an erection on occasion, this doesn’t mean that you have ED.It’s actually normal to have erection problems sometimes, especially if you’ve drunk alcohol or feel particularly stressed. However, if you struggle to get and...
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