In 2015, a new word entered the public health conversation: chemsex. It was coined by consultant David Stuart at London’s Dean Street Clinic, who noticed an emerging pattern. A growing number of HIV diagnoses among gay, bisexual, and men who...

Let’s be honest: vulva and vaginal health comes with way too much unclear or bad advice. Social media, adverts, even well-meaning friends can sometimes make things more complicated than they need to be. The truth? Looking after your vulva is...

Shame and stigma can make people shrink away from life - avoiding relationships, silencing their voice, and doubting their worth. Person-centred counselling offers an antidote: a safe, empowering space where people are accepted exactly as they are. Here’s why this approach...

Condoms are one of the most accessible tools we have when it comes to protecting ourselves during sex. They’re widely available, and—when used correctly—around 98% effective at preventing both STIs and pregnancy. But here’s the catch: that number can drop with typical...

Later this year, the UK will begin rolling out DoxyPEP – a new sexual health tool aimed at reducing certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including syphilis, and chlamydia. It’s already being used in other countries with promising results, and now...

e’re really pleased to announce that The Eddystone Trust is now offering a brand-new counselling service, designed to support people who are navigating life with or around HIV, chemsex, or issues related to sexual health, identity, and wellbeing. This is...