sexual health
Talking about sex might be a bit embarrassing, but it can be a big help in sorting out how you feel, what’s right for you and what you feel ready for. You can get advice and practical help about creating a safe and happy sex life for yourself from your local family planning clinic or sexual health clinic. It’s free, and usually private (though you should check first because different places have different rules).
What the...?
STI (Sexually transmitted infection) Any disease that can be passed on by sexual contact.
- The Warehouse
- Free reproductive and sexual health care for people age 12 - 24. Free condoms, STI testing, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing, breast check-ups, pap smears, advice and counselling.
Penrith: 13 Reserve St
Ph 4749 0500
Family Planning healthline 1300 658 886
www.fpnsw.org.au - Blue Mountains Sexual Health Clinic
- Testing and treatment for STIs.
Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital
Ph 4784 6560 - Blue Mountains Women's Health and Resource Centre
- A range of health services run by women, for women, plus different drop-in groups where you can do art and craft or learn self-defence.
Katoomba: 124 Lurline Street
Ph 4782 5133
www.bmwhc.org.au
- Adolescent Support Midwife, Clinical Nurse Consult
- If you're under 18 and pregnant, this service provides classes in parenting, referrals to psychologists and ultrasounds, and a choice of where to attend for prenatal care.
Penrith: Nepean Hospital, Derby St
Ph 4734 2000
For appointments: 4734 2373 - PLWHA (People Living with HIV/AIDS)
- Not actually a medical service, but they help make life easier for people living with HIV and other STIs. By giving info, support and free massages.
Katoomba: 10 Station St (rear)
Ph 4782 2119
www.positivelife.org.au
Open Wed & Fri 11.30am-3.00pm