Unprotected sex - the facts

In England, nearly one quarter of girls and a third of boys in England have sex before they are 16 years old. 

And, unfortunately, many do not use any contraception which can prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unwanted pregnancies.

Had unprotected sex? If so, don’t panic! 
Here’s all the information you need on what to do if you might be pregnant, how to get yourself checked out for STIs and contraception you can use in future.

And more importantly how you can get help.

Pregnancy – am I or aren’t I?
If there's even a slight possibility you could be pregnant, it might feel like the end of the world…but don't panic! There are various people who can help you, whether you’re considering adoption or fostering, keep the baby or having an abortion. For all the information you need, simply go to the pregnancy info link on the left hand side of this page.

Sexually transmitted infections – what are these?
If you’ve had unprotected sex, there is a risk that you may have picked up a sexually transmitted infection (STI) from the person you’ve had sex with. To for more and info on how to get yourself checked out, please go to STIs info link on the left hand side of this page. 

Contraception – what should I use?
There are various contraceptive measures you can take to prevent unwanted pregnancies and STIs. To find out what forms of contraception are available and how to get them, please go to contraception info link on the left hand side of this page.