Menu

Sexual health

In this section

  • Find a clinic

    Find a clinic close to you. Clinics are free and confidential to everyone, regardless of age, gender, or sexual orientation.

  • Contraception

    There are many different types of contraception to offer you choice and to suit your lifestyle.

  • Home STI testing

    Order a STI test to take at home – no need to visit a clinic.

  • Sexually transmitted infections

    Learn about STI’s, how to spot the symptoms, how they spread, and what to do if you think you may have one.

  • Emergency contraception

    Are you unsure if you need emergency contraception, you can find out more here and learn about what is available to you.

  • Ask the experts

    If you need advice, contact a sexual health professional in confidence.

  • Condoms

    Condoms protect you from unplanned pregnancy and infection. Find out how to get free condoms.

  • Psychosexual therapy service

    Find out where you can get help for psychosexual issues in Kent.

  • Relationships

    Guidance on relationships and sexual and emotional health. Every relationship is different, but it should always be based on honesty and trust.

  • Sexual health support for over 45s

    Sexual health doesn’t stop being important when you get older. Get all the information you need for a happy, healthy sex life at SHIFT.

  • Sexual health services in Medway

    If you live in Medway, find out about the sexual health services available in your area.

  • Mpox

    Find out about how MPOX (monkeypox) can be spread and who to contact if you have symptoms.

STI diagnosis and detection rates in Kent

Sexually transmitted infections saw a sharp increase in Kent particularly among young people. The data highlights the importance of continued awareness, testing, and prevention efforts.

  • 71 people per 100,000 diagnosed with gonorrhoea in Kent in 2019 - double the rates seen in 2018.
  • 1,801 per 100,000 chlamydia detection rate in 15 to 24-year-olds in Kent in 2019