Illustrated by imi Ridley

Intro
this is an illustrated
guide and informative
issue about sexually
transmitted diease.
the purpose of this
issue is to hilight
the complications and
risks of having
unprotected sex with
an infected person.
inside is information
guideing you on what
could happen to your
body if you become
infected in

and what

you can do about it.

Sexual health is an
important part of
physical and mental
health as well as your
emotional and social
well-being. Its
important to take care
of your sexual health
and, if you have
children, its good to
talk about sex and
relationships.

Chlamydia
p.4-7

Further
Help Links

Gonorreha
p.8-11

p.32

HPV
(Gential
Warts)

Syphilis
p.12-15

p.28-31

Hepatitis
B

Herpes

p.16-19

p.24-27

HIV
p.20-23

Chlamydia.
the most common STI diagnosed in the uk.
What is chlamydia?
You may have heard of chlamydia, but
many people are not sure what it is.
Chlamydia is an infetion caused by a kind
of bacteria that is passed during sexual
contact. About three million British women
and men become infected with chlamydia
every year. It is especially common among
women and men under 25.

chlamydia
in women

Chlamydial
infections
can lead to
pelvic
inflammatory
disease

chlamydia
symptoms in
women

Chlamydia is a bacterial infection. The bacteria are usually spread through sex or

If you do get symptoms,

contact with infected genital fluids (semen or vaginal fluid). You can get chlamyd-

these usually appear between

unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex

means you can get chlamydia

sharing sex toys that arent washed

from someone even if there is no

or covered with a new condom

penetration, orgasm or ejaculation

your genitals coming into contact

with your partners genitals this

infected semen getting into your eye

fluid getting into your eye

one and three weeks after

having unprotected sex with
an infected person. For some
people they don't develop
until

many

Sometimes

months
the

later.

symptoms

can disappear after a few

days. Even if the symptoms

What are the

risks in Women?

disappear
have

the

you

may

still

infection

and

be able to pass it on.

If chlamydia is left untreated, it can

spread to the womb and cause a serious
condision called pelvic inflammatory diease
(PID). This is a major cause of ectopic
pregancy and infertity in women. If you have
chlamydia thats not treated while youre
pregnant, theres a chance you could pass
the infection on to your baby. If this happens,
your baby may develop an eye infection
(conjunctivitis) and lung infection
(pneumonia).

Symptoms in
Women
Pain when urinating
unusal vaginal discharge
pain in tummy or pelvis
pain during or after sex
bleeding after sex
bleeding between periods

chlamydia
symptoms in
men

Around
25 - 50% of
all male
chlamydia cases
go completely
unnoticed

chlamydia
in men

In

both

women

and

men,

chlamydia may cause the anus

to itch and bleed. It can also
result

The symptoms of chlamydia in men can be difficult to spot. Symptoms may be infrequent and

in

itching,

genetic material is not packed tightly enough and the long strands become susceptible to breakage).

If

What are the risks

in men?
if chlamydia is left untreated, the
the

epididymis

(tubes

swelling
that

in

and

chlamydia

throat,

cause

and

the eyes, it may cause redness,

with chlamydia have 3 times the normal level of DNA fragmentation in sperm (which means that the

can

discharge

diarrhea. If chlamydia infects

random, which sometimes leads patients to believe that they are not caused by an infection. Men

infection

it

discharge.

infects
may

the
cause

soreness. Chlamydia symptoms

may only appear in the morning
and may be mild, especially for
men. That's why many people do
not realize they have an infection.

carry

sperm from the testicles) and the

testicles. This could affect your fertility. In
extreme cases of chlymdia being left
untreated within males it can develop into Reiters Rarely chlyamia leads
to a condition called reactive arthritis.

Symptoms in
men
White, cloudy or watery
discharge from penis

Reactive arthritis causes a varietWy of

burning or itching in

conditions, including swelling and pain

urethra

in the joints that can be disabling.

pain in testicles
pain when urinating

how can
chlaymdia be
treated?
Chlamydia can usually be treated easily
with antibiotics. You may be given some
tablets to take all on one day, or a longer
course of capsules to take for a week.
You shouldnt have sex until you and
your current sexual partner have
finished your treatment. If you had
the one-day course of treatment, you
should avoid having sex for a week
afterwards. The two most commonly
prescribed antibiotics for chlamydia are:
azithromycin given as two or four
tablets at once
doxycycline given as two capsules a
day for a week
of chlamydia.
Its important that your current sexual
partner and any other sexual partners
youve had during the last six months
are also tested and treated to help stop
the spread of the infection.
Sexual health or GUM clinics can help
you contact your sexual partners.

Gonorrhea.

Also known as the 'Clap'.

What is Gonorrhea?
Also

called

gonorrhea

the
is

clap

or

contagious

drip,
disease

transmitted most often through sexual

contact

with

an

infected

person.

Gonorrhea may also be spread by

contact with infected bodily fluids,
so that a mother could pass on the
infection to her newborn during childbirth.
Both men and women can get gonorrhea.
The

infection

and

occurs

is
most

easily

spread

often

in

people who have many sex partners.

gonorrhea
symptoms in
men
The first symptoms may appear about
a week after transmission of the

gonorrhea
in men

90% of
men with
gonorrhea have
symptoms, which
makes it easier
to identify the
infection

disease and usually involve an infection

of the urethra, which causes pain when

What are the risks for men?

urinating (or a burning sensation when

peeing). While the gonorrhea symptoms

In men, gonorrhoea can cause painful infection in the testicles and prostate gland, which

may go away after a few weeks, the infection

may lead to reduced fertility in a small number of cases. In rare cases, when gonorrhoea

remains in your system and can cause

has been left untreated, it can spread through the bloodstream to cause life-threatening

further

infections in other parts of the body like septicaemia. Occasionally, widespread or

damage

to

your

urethra

or other parts of your body. Less

disseminated gonococcal infection may occur. this is where usually a skin rash has small

common symptoms of gonorrhea in

papules that turn into pustules on broad erythematous bases and necrotic centres.

men include pain in the testicles, and

possibly anal pain or discomfort if
the infection spreads to the rectum

Symptoms in
men
greater frequency or urgency of
urination.
a pus-like discharge (or drip)
from the penis (white, yellow,
beige, or greenish)
swelling or redness at the
opening of the penis.
swelling or pain in the testicles.
a persistent sore throat.

gonorrhea
symptoms in
women
These symptoms in women can
go unnoticed or be mistaken for
another type of infection such as
a common yeast infection, which
can be treated with over-thecounter medication. However, an
abnormal vaginal dischargecan
be the sign of a variety of
conditions and infections

symptoms in
women
Greenish yellow or whitish
discharge from the vagina
Lower abdominal or pelvic pain
Burning when urinating
Conjunctivitis (red, itchy eyes)
Bleeding between periods
Spotting after intercourse
Swelling of the vulva (vulvitis)
Burning in the throat (due to
oral sex)
Swollen glands in the throat
(due to oral sex)

gonorrhea

in women.

if women
get symptoms
they are often
mistaken for
bladder
infections

Untreated gonorrhea can spread into the uterus and fallopian tubes, causing pelvic
inflammatory disease (PID), which may result in scarring of the tubes, greater risk of
pregnancy complications and infertility. PID is a serious infection that requires immediate
treatment. Women who have gonorrhea during pregnancy tend to have higher rates of
miscarriage, infection of the amniotic sac and fluid, preterm birth, and preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM),
although prompt treatment reduces the risk of these problems. An untreated gonorrhea infection makes you more
susceptible to HIV and som other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), if youre exposed to them, and raises your risk of a
uterine infection after you have your baby. If you have a gonorrhea infection when you go into labor, you can pass the
bacteria to your baby. Gonorrhea in newborns most commonly affects the eyes, and babies may eventually go blind if left
untreated.

how can
gonorrhea be
treated?
In most cases, treatment involves having
a single antibiotic injection (usually in
the buttocks or thigh) followed by one
antibiotic tablet. It's sometimes possible
to have another antibiotic tablet instead
of an injection, if you prefer.
If you have any symptoms of
gonorrhoea, these will usually improve
within a few days, although it may take
up to two weeks for any pain in your
pelvis or testicles to go away completely.
Bleeding between periods or heavy
periods should improve by the time of
your next period.
Attending a follow-up appointment a
week or two after treatment is usually
recommended, so another test can be
carried out to see if you're clear of
infection.

Syphilis.

a highly contagious disease

spread by sexual activity.
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). There are
four stages of the disease: primary, secondary, latent, and
tertiary (also known as neurosyphilis). Primary syphilis is
the first stage of the disease. It causes one or more small,
painless sores in or around the genitals, anus, or mouth
Syphilis is a highly contagious disease spread primarily by
sexual activity, including oral and anal sex. Occasionally,
the disease can be passed to another person through
prolonged kissing or close bodily contact. Although this
disease is spread from sores, the vast majority of those
sores go unrecognized. The infected person is often
unaware of the disease and unknowingly passes it on to his
or her sexual partner.
Early or primary syphilis. People with primary syphilis will
develop one or more sores. The sores are usually small
painless ulcers. They occur on the genitals or in or around
the mouth somewhere between 10-90 days (average three
weeks) after exposure. Even without treatment they heal
without a scar within six weeks.

Men suffer
1.5 times
more
of syphilis
than women.

syphilis

primary stage

primary
symptoms of
syphilis
In men, a chancre often appears in
the genital area, usually (but not
always) on the penis. These sores are
often painless.

During the primary stage of

syphilis, a sore (chancre) that is

In women, chancres can develop on

usually painless develops at the

the outer genitals or on the inner

site where the bacteria entered

part of the vagina. A chancre may

the body. This commonly occurs

go unnoticed if it occurs inside the

within 3 weeks of exposure but

vagina or at the opening to the

can range from 10 to 90 days.

uterus (cervix). The sores are usually

A person is highly contagious

painless and are not easily seen.

during the primary stage.

Swelling of the lymph nodes may
occur near the area of the chancre.

A chancre may also occur in an area

of the body other than the genitals.

The chancre usually lasts for 3 to

6 weeks, heals without treatment,
and may leave a thin scar. But even
though the chancre has healed,
syphilis is still present and a person
can still pass the infection to others.

secondary
symptoms of
syphilis

Syphilis
can be spread
from an infected
mother to
her unborn
baby.

Syphilis

secondary stage

The symptoms of secondary

syphilis develop two to eight weeks
after a person first becomes
infected with primary syphilis. The
secondary stage is usually marked
by a nonitchy rash. The rash might
be confined to one part of your
body, or it could spread over
several parts. The appearance of
the rash varies. One common manifestation is rough, reddish-brown
spots on the bottoms of your feet
and on the palms of your hands.
Other symptoms of secondary
syphilis include:
sore throat
fever
swollen lymph glands
headaches
fatigue
muscle aches
wart-like patches around skin
folds or genitals
loss of appetite
joint pain
enlarged lymph nodes

If you dont receive treatment during

this initial appearance of symptoms,
the bacterium that caused this STI
will spread through your
bloodstream, and youll soon have
secondary syphilis. Without
treatment, your syphilis will likely
continue to progress. It can be 10 or
20 years before you experience the
worst effects. Eventually, untreated
syphilis will lead to damage to the
brain, eyes, heart, nerves, bones,
joints, and liver. You could also
become paralyzed, blind, demented,
or lose feeling in the body. Untreated
syphilis can also lead to stillborn or
developmentally delayed babies.

how can
syphilis be
treated?
A short course of antibiotics can
usually cure syphilis. These are only
available on prescription, so youll need
to be tested for syphilis to get them.
The type of treatment you need
depends on how long youve had
syphilis.
Syphilis that has lasted less than
two years is usually treated with
an injection of penicillin into your
buttocks, or a 10-14 day course of
antibiotic tablets if you cant have
penicillin.
Syphilis that has lasted more than
two years is usually treated with
three penicillin injections into your
buttocks given at weekly intervals, or
a 28 day course of antibiotic tablets if
you cant have penicillin.

Hepatitis B.

likely to effect people who inject drugs and who

have unprotected sex with multiple partners.
Hepatitis B is a virus that infects the liver. Most adults who
get it have it for a short time and then get better. This is called
acute hepatitis B. Sometimes the virus causes a long-term
infection, called chronic hepatitis B. Over time, it can damage
your liver. Babies and young children infected with the virus
are more likely to get chronic hepatitis B.

Most
people who
have chronic
infections
have no
symptoms

how can
you get
Hepatitis B?
You can have hepatitis B and

Hepatits B
liver damage

not know it. You may not have

symptoms. If you do, they can
make you feel like you have
the flu. But as long as you have
the virus, you can spread it to
others.

It's

causeby

the

Injury to the liver by hepatitis B

hepatitis B virus. It is spread

virus is caused by the body's immune

through contact with the blood

response as the body attempts to

and body fluids of an infected

eliminate the virus. Those who acquire

person.

the infection in childhood are much

more likely to have chronic infection.

You may get hepatitis B if you:

Chronic hepatitis B may lead to cirrhosis

or liver failure. Approximately 15% to 25%

Have sex with an

of people with chronic infection will die

infected person without

prematurely as a result of the infection.

using a condom.
Share needles (used for
injecting drugs) with an
infected person.
Get a tattoo or piercing with
tools that weren't sterilized.
Share personal items like
razors or toothbrushes with
an infected person.

what are the

symptoms
hepatitis B?
if you do have symptoms, they may
include:

It is
spread
through contact
with the blood
and body fluids
of an infected
person.

Hepatits B
Symptoms

You may get infected without knowing it. You may not find out that you
Extreme tiredness.

have an infection until you have a routine blood test or donate blood.
Finding out that a family member or someone you live with is infected

Mild fever.

also may cause you to be tested. Some people never know they have
hepatitis B until a doctor finds that they have cirrhosis or liver cancer.

Headache.

A mother who has the virus can pass it to her baby during delivery.
Medical experts recommend that all pregnant women get tested for

Loss of appetite, nausea, and

vomiting.
Constant discomfort on the
right side of the belly under the
rib cage. (Thats where the liver
is located.)
Tan-colored bowel
movements (stools).
Dark urine.
Jaundice. This means that the
skin and whites of the eyes look
yellow. Jaundice is a major sign
of liver damage.

hepatitis B. If you have the virus, your baby can get shots to help
prevent infection with the virus.

how can
hepatitis B
be treated?
In most cases, hepatitis B goes away on
its own. You can relieve your symptoms
at home by resting, eating healthy foods,
drinking plenty of water, and avoiding
alcohol and drugs The hepatitis B vaccine
is the best way to prevent infection. The
vaccine is a series of 3 or 4 shots. Adults
at risk and all babies, children, and
teenagers should be vaccinated.
A combination vaccine (Twinrix) that
protects against both hepatitis B and
hepatitis A also is available.
To avoid getting or spreading the virus to
others:
Use a condom when you have sex.
Don't share needles.
Wear latex or plastic gloves if you have
to touch blood.
Don't share toothbrushes or razors.
Don't get a tattoo, or make sure that
the needles used have been cleaned
properly and are sterile.

HIV.

an incureable disease that weakens your

ability to fight infections and disease.
HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system, and weakens your ability to fight infections and
disease. It's most commonly caught by having sex without a condom. AIDS is the final stage
of HIV infection, when your body can no longer fight life-threatening infections. With early
diagnosis and effective treatment, most people with HIV will not go on to develop AIDS.

what are the

symptoms of
HIV?
The

flu-like

illness

that

often occurs a few weeks after

HIV infection is also known as
seroconversion

illness.

It's

estimated that up to 80% of

people who are infected with
HIV experience this illness.
The most common symptoms
are:
fever (raised temperature)
sore throat
body rash
Other symptoms can include:
tiredness
joint pain
muscle pain
swollen glands (nodes)

HIV

inital symptoms
The symptoms usually last one to two weeks but can be longer. They are
a sign that your immune system is putting up a fight against the virus.
We all have lymph nodes throughout our bodies, including the neck,
back of the head, armpits, and groin. As part of the immune system, our
lymph nodes fend off infections by storing immune cells and filtering for
harmful substances. As the HIV infection begins to spread, the
immune system kicks into high gear. The result is enlarged lymph nodes,
commonly known as swollen glands. Its often one of the first signs of HIV.

Highest
rates of HIV
are gay and
bisexual men and
heterosexual
Black
Africans

HIV

asymptomatic
infection
After the initial symptoms
disappear, HIV will often not
cause any further symptoms for
many years. During this time,
known as asymptomatic HIV
infection, the virus continues to
be active and causes progressive
damage to your immune system.
This process can take about 10
years, during which you will feel
and appear well.
Factors that may shorten the
time between HIV and AIDS:
Older age
HIV subtype
Co-infection with other
viruses (like tuberculosis or
hepatitis C)
Poor nutrition
Severe stress
Your genetic background

An
estimated
17% of people
with HIV do not
know they are
infected.

what are the

syptomatic
symptoms of
HIV?
During the third stage of HIV
infection there is usually a lot
of damage to your immune
system. At this point, you
are more likely to get serious
infections

or

bacterial

and

fungal diseases that you

otherwise would be able to
fight off. These infections are
referred to as opportunistic
infections.

If

experiencing
said

person

they
to

have

are
AIDS

Once the immune system

becomes severely damaged
symptoms can include:
weight loss
chronic diarrhoea
night sweats
skin problems
recurrent infections
serious life-threatening
illnesses

is

opportuistic

infections
now

how can HIV

be treated?
There is no cure for HIV, but there are
treatments to enable most people with
the virus to live a long and healthy life.
Treatment is usually recommended to
begin when your CD4 cell count falls
towards 350 or below, whether or not you
have any symptoms. In some people with
other medical conditions, treatment may
be started at higher CD4 cell counts. When
to start treatment should be discussed
with your doctor. The aim of the treatment
is to reduce the level of HIV in the blood,
allow the immune system to repair itself and
prevent any HIV-related illnesses. If you are
on HIV treatment, the level of the virus in
your blood is generally very low and it is
unlikely that you will pass HIV on to
someoneelse.
HIV

treatment

can

have

side

effects. If you get serious side effects

(which is uncommon) you may need
to try a different combination of ARVs.
Common side effects include:
nausea
diarrhoea
skin rashes
sleep difficulties

Herpes.

is a common infection caused by the herpes

simplex virus (HSV)
Genital herpes is a chronic (long-term) condition. The virus remains in your body and
can become active again. The average rate of recurrence is four to five times in the
first two years after being infected. However, over time, it tends to become active less
frequently and each outbreak becomes less severe.

herpes

primary
infection

Genital
herpes is a
common condition,
especially in
people from
20 to 24
years old.

the primary
stage
symptoms of
herpes?
Most

people

who

are highly contagious and can be passed easily from one person to another by
direct contact. Genital herpes is usually transmitted by having sex (vaginal, anal or
oral) with an infected person. Even if someone with genital herpes doesn't have
any symptoms, it's possible for them to pass the condition on to a sexual partner.

primary

attack

directly

following

the

infection

experience
There are two types of herpes simplex virus (HSV), type 1 and type 2. Both types

get

symptoms

within 1-2 weeks after exposure

(sexual
an

intercourse
infected

with

partner).

During this so-called incubation

period, the virus multiplies
inside your cells, until its
presence causes an outbreak.
During the first attack, the
early symptoms of genital
herpes include the following:
Fever & flu-like symptoms
Nausea or feeling sick
Muscle aches
Painful urination
Tingling, burning or itching
sensation in the area where
blisters will appear

Up to 50%
of herpes is
caused by the
oral cold sore
type of herpes
simplex

herpes

recurrent
infections

the recurrent
symptoms of
herpes
After the initial tingling and
itching, one or more clusters of
small blisters (sometimes painful)
appear, which are filled with

Although the initial symptoms of genital herpes clear up, the

virus remains dormant (inactive) in a nearby nerve. The virus may
be reactivated from time to time, travelling back down the nerve
to your skin and causing recurrent outbreaks. Recurrent outbreaks
are usually shorter and less severe. This is because your body has
produced protective antibodies (proteins that fight infection) in
reaction to the previous infection. Your body now recognises the
virus and mounts a response that is able to fight HSV more effectively.

slightly cloudy liquid. The blisters

can be located in different areas:
In men:
genital herpes sores can
appear inside or on the
penis, scrotum, groin & thighs,
buttocks and around the anus
In women:
these blisters can appear
on the labia, inside the
vagina, groin & thighs, on the
buttocks and around the anus
Through different sexual activities
it is possible to get genital herpes
in the mouth, tongue, lips and on
other parts of the body. However,
this type of transmission is quite
rare and it is most likely to happen
when the virus is very active i.e.
when blisters or sores have
appeared or are about to form.

how can
herpes be
treated?
Treatment for genital herpes will
depend on whether you have the
infection for the first time (a primary
infection) or your symptoms keep
coming back (a recurrent outbreak)
If you have genital herpes for the first
time, see your GP or visit your local
GUM clinic (also called sexual health
clinics). They may prescribe antiviral
tablets, such as aciclovir, which you will
need to take five times a day.
You should visit your GP if you have
been diagnosed with genital herpes
before and are experiencing a recurrent
outbreak. If the symptoms are mild,
your GP may suggest things you can do
at home to help ease your symptoms
without the need for treatment.
Keep the affected area clean using
either plain or salt water. This will
help prevent blisters or ulcers from
becoming infected and may encourage them to heal quicker. It will also
stop affected areas from sticking
togethe

Genital Warts

(HPV).

fleshy growths that appear

on or around the genitals.

Genital warts are very common. In England,

they are the second most common type
of sexually transmitted infection (STI) after
chlamydia. Genital warts are the result of
a viral skin infection caused by the human
papilloma virus (HPV). They are usually
painless and do not pose a serious threat to
health. But they can be unpleasant to
look at and cause psychological distress.
There

is

no

evidence

that

your

fertility will be affected by genital warts.

genital
warts in
men

about one
in 100
sexually
active adults
have genital
warts

genital wart
symptoms in
men
Warts are usually painless,
although

on

some

people

The HPV is not a single virus, but a family of more than 100 different strains of viruses.

they can become itchy and

Different strains usually affect different parts of the body, including the hands or feet.

inflamed. If a wart becomes

Although around 30 different types of HPV can affect the genital skin, most cases of

inflamed, it

infection with HPV cause no visible symptoms. Around 90% of all cases of genital warts are

bleeding from the urethra,

caused by two strains of the virus type 6 and type 11

vagina or anus.The urethra is the

may lead

to

tube connected to the bladder,

which urine passes through.
Warts that develop near or
inside the urethra can also
disrupt the normal flow of urine.
The most common places for
genital warts to develop in
men are:
anywhere on the penis
on the scrotum
inside the urethra (tube
where urine comes out)
around or inside the anus
on the upper thighs

genital wart
symptoms in
women
The warts may appear as small,
fleshy growths, bumps or skin
changes

anywhere

on

the

genitals or around the anus. In

genital
warts in
women

some cases, the warts are so

small they are difficult to notice.
A person can have a single wart
or clusters of multiple warts that
grow together to form a kind
of

"cauliflower"

appearance.

The most common places for

genital warts to develop in
women are:
around the vulva (the
opening of the vagina)
on the cervix (the neck of the
womb)
inside the vagina
around or inside the anus
on the upper thighs

Most people who have an HPV

infection will not develop any
visible warts. If genital warts
do appear, it can be several
weeks, months or even years
after

you

first

came

into

contact with the virus. One study

has shown having both herpes
and HPV infection may increase
the risk of cervical cancer, after
taking into account HPV infection
and the number of sex partners
women had and their use of
the pill.

Warts can
vary in
colour, from
pink to brown
depending
your skin.

how can
genital warts
be treated?
Treatment for genital warts depends on
the type of warts you have and where
they are located. You do not need
treatment if there are no visible warts.
There are two main types of treatment
for genital warts:
applying a cream, lotion or chemical
to the warts (topical treatment)
destroying the tissue of the warts by
freezing, heating or removing them
(physical ablation)
Most topical treatments tend to work
better on softer warts, and physical
ablation tends to work better on harder
and rougher-feeling warts. Sometimes,
a combination of topical treatments
is recommended. For some people,
treatment can take several months to
remove the warts, so it is important to
persevere.

Sexual Health &

STI Help links
NHS - Sexual Health Line
http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Talkingaboutsex/Pages/Ineedhelpnow.aspx
Confidential advice (anonymous if
required) about sexual health,
including information about local
centre for Sexually Transmitted Infections. Helpline: 0300 123 7123 (lines
open 9am-5pm)

GUM Clinics Northern Ireland

http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/genitourinary-medicine-gum-clinics (opens in a
new window)

Emergency Contraception
Morning After Pill.
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/
contraception-guide/pages/
where-can-i-get-emergency-contraception.aspx (opens in a new window)
NHS information on emergency contraception ( morning after pill) and
where to get it.

Live Well
http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Sexualhealth/Pages/Sexonholiday.aspx
(opens in a new window)