Sexual health
Contraception
There are different kinds of contraception to choose from.
Condoms are the only type of contraception that can help prevent pregnancy and protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Only buy condoms that carry the BSI kite mark and the European CE mark. This means they meet the required safety standards.
Getting contraception
You can get contraception in a variety of ways.
If you live in Norfolk you can order free condoms from iCaSH Norfolk.
iCaSH Norfolk also run the C-Card scheme. The scheme is aimed at young people between 13 to 24 years old. They can register to get a range of free condoms, information and advice.
The NHS has information about where you can get contraception.
Women can get free emergency contraception (the morning after pill) from community pharmacies at any age. Emergency contraception can stop you getting pregnant after unprotected sex (sex without contraception or when contraception might have failed). You need to use emergency contraception within 3 to 5 days of having unprotected sex. Find out more about emergency contraception on the NHS website.
