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What Does LGBTIQA+ Stand For?
Many people know and understand what LGBT means, but over the years, the language used in the queer community has adapted to better...
Apr 8, 20213 min read
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HIV Signs & Symptoms
What is HIV? HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. That is a bit wordy, so let us break it down. Human – HIV can only affect...
Mar 22, 20213 min read
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Syphilis Signs & Symptoms
What is Syphilis? Syphilis is a bacterial infection that is usually caught by having unprotected sex with someone who is infected....
Mar 22, 20212 min read
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Genital Warts Signs & Symptoms
What are Genital Warts? Genital warts are caused by the HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) which is the most common skin virus. The warts may...
Mar 22, 20212 min read
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Pubic Lice Signs & Symptoms
What is Public Lice? Pubic lice (often called crabs) are tiny parasitic insects that live on coarse human body hair – like your pubic...
Feb 18, 20212 min read
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Genital Herpes Signs & Symptoms
What is Genital Herpes? The herpes simplex virus (HSV for short) causes genital herpes, there are two types (HSV1 AND HSV2). It is the...
Feb 18, 20212 min read
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Gonorrhoea Signs & Symptoms
What is Gonorrhoea? Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a type of bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. After...
Feb 18, 20212 min read
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Chlamydia Signs & Symptoms
What is Chlamydia? Chlamydia is a bacterial infection that is passed from one person to another through unprotected sex. Chlamydia is one...
Feb 18, 20212 min read
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The 7 Golden Rules of Condom Use
Condoms are the number one method to protect you against most STI’s, including HIV and unwanted pregnancy. Condoms are 98% effective if...
Feb 3, 20213 min read
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Condoms by Post
I’ve known about the C Card Scheme for a while, that you can go to your local Health Centre or Pharmacy that has the ‘Free Condoms No...
Jan 13, 20213 min read
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Sexual Health Services in Lanarkshire
In Lanarkshire, we have designated sexual health services for young people aged 20 and younger. The clinics offer a wide range of...
Nov 20, 20201 min read
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C Card Scheme – Free Condoms No Fuss
Because who doesn’t want free stuff? Condoms are the number 1 way to help prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections and can...
Nov 20, 20202 min read
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When 'Hey Girls' visited LANDED
Every Wednesday night at LANDED staff work late with the Peer Educators to deliver training and offer one to one support to the young...
Apr 20, 20202 min read
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