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...
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- Mar 22, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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...
- Feb 18, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
Gonorrhoea Signs & Symptoms
What is Gonorrhoea? Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a type of bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. After...
- Feb 18, 2021
- 2 min
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 3, 2021
- 3 min
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...
- Jan 13, 2021
- 3 min
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...
- Nov 20, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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...
- Apr 20, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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