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Our Sexual Health Dorset services are inclusive for LBGTQ+ people as part of mainstream care, with specific support and resources available when required. As we look to enhance the service, we are updating Over The Rainbow and responding to feedback with updates.
For anyone who might be worried about their risk of acquiring HIV, PrEP (a pill which you can take before sex to protect yourself from HIV) is now available on the NHS in Dorset. Find out more.
Have you experienced a bad case of diarrhoea after sex?
It could be shigella. It is often mistaken for food poisoning and is caught from bacteria in poo getting into your mouth during sex, or via unwashed hands. Find out about shigella and its causes, signs and symptoms. Learn how to protect yourself and what to do if you think you have caught it after sex.
Find out more: Sexual health for gay and bisexual men - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
You can also contact us at Over The Rainbow for more information or support. Call 0300 303 1948 to speak to a sexual health advisor.
With an excellent reputation for education and training, staff at the centre can also create bespoke and innovative teaching packages, suitable for a wide range of audiences. These can be tailored to accommodate one-to-one and group training for schools, colleges, universities in addition to workshops and lectures at professional organisations and national conferences.
Their extensive knowledge and experience in this area, means they are able to provide consultancy and training around a wide variety of subjects, including:
- testicular self-examination
- the LGBT lifestyle
- trans* awareness
- homophobia and bullying
- sexual health and STIs
- the impact of pornography on young people.
For more information on Over the Rainbow, as well as advice, support and information for LGBT+ people and their families, please visit: www.rainbowdorset.co.uk.
