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It is often used as an umbrella term that can include any other orientations where there is attraction to more than one gender. The term can also be used to describe homosexuality in general.īisexual: Someone who has sexual and/or romantic attraction to both women and men. Gay: A man who has a sexual and/or romantic attraction towards men. You are here: Home > LGBTQ > Gay, Bisexual and Men who have sex with Men What does this mean? Your GP may be able to help with your contraception needs. hearing impairment or at risk within your home) you can email us on No symptoms but want an STI screen? Please order a testing kit online: If you are unable to speak on the phone for any other reason (i.e. We kindly ask that you continue to wear face mask when you attend our clinics. Please note - we are not able to offer 'walk-in' services - all appointments need to be arranged through our booking teamĪged 17 or under? You can also text us on 07973 775692 to make an appointment Monday-Friday 8.15am-3:30pm. If you require Sexual health/Contraception care, please call our central booking line from 8:15am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8:15am to 3:30pm Friday and 9am to 12pm Saturday, on 01904 721111 and press option 1. If you are experiencing severe pain and our clinics are closed please telephone NHS 111, for help and information 24 hours a day 365 days a year or attend the nearest A&E department. We can insert, exchange and remove implants and contraceptive coils for all ages and start all service users on a new form of contraception. We are unable to supply repeat contraceptive pills, patches and injections for those aged 20 and over these must be provided by your GP. Have you travelled to West and Central Africa, USA, Spain and Portugal in the 21 days before symptoms onset.Have you had contact with someone with confirmed Monkeypox in the 21 days before symptom onset?.Are you a gay, bisexual or other man who has sex with men?.New lump/s in neck, groin or under your arm.If you have a sexual health concern AND have any of the following symptoms, please call our central booking line on 01904 721111 and one of our team will be able to get you the help you need.ĭo not come directly to clinic if you have any of these symptoms: We are aware of increasing numbers of cases of Monkeypox present in the UK population.