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3.5: Consider the importance of taking care of their reproductive health

3.7: Explore the pressures to become sexually intimate and discuss ways to show respect for

people’s choices

3.8: Appreciate the importance of seeking, giving and receiving consent in sexual relationships,

from the perspective of building caring relationships and from a legal perspective

3.11: demonstrate how to access and appraise appropriate and trustworthy advice, support and

services related to relationships and sexual health

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What methods of contraception are you aware of?

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Here are the choices of contraception available in Ireland

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Here is a tool to compare methods of contraception and explore what contraception may suit you. You can also find your local clinic to help make a decision on what contraception is right for you.

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Video on types of contraception and how they work

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Video on types of contraception and how they work

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Methods of Contraception Made Easy (Contraceptive Methods Explained)

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A sexually transmitted infection (sexually transmitted disease) is a serious condition that can develop after you have sex. Common STI symptoms include itching and burning around your genital area. The good news is that most STI treatments can cure the infection, but not all types. You can get an STI again, even after treatment to cure it.

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General information on the signs and symptoms of sexually transmitted infections.

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More than 1 million curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are acquired every day worldwide in people 15–49 years old, the majority of which are asymptomatic.

In 2020 there were are an estimated 374 million new infections in people 15–49 years with 1 of 4 curable STIs: chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis and trichomoniasis.

An estimated 8 million adults between 15 and 49 years old were infected with syphilis in 2022.

More than 500 million people aged 15–49 years are estimated to have a genital infection with herpes simplex virus (HSV or herpes) (1).

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is associated with over 311 000 cervical cancer deaths each year (2).

1.1 million pregnant women were estimated to be infected with syphilis in 2022, resulting in over 390 000 adverse birth outcomes.

STIs have a direct impact on sexual and reproductive health through stigmatization, infertility, cancers and pregnancy complications and can increase the risk of HIV.

Drug resistance is a major threat to reducing the burden of STIs worldwide

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Protection against STIs: Is it the same as birth control?

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Protection against STIs: Is it the same as birth control?

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NO! Most birth control does not protect against STIs! Read here on what does

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Preventing STIs :: Your Sexual Health Matters

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You can cut your risk of getting an STI and still enjoy a good sex life. Wearing condoms and staying aware of your sexual health can help.

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You should be tested for an STI if you have any symptoms which suggest an STI, your partner has an STI or you have a new sexual partner.

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Interactive online quiz about misconceptions surrounding contraception & STIs

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STI Myths & Facts Quiz: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

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Safe sex means taking steps before and during sex that can prevent you from getting an infection, or from giving an infection to your partner. These steps can make sex safer but not 100% safe.