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Sexual health

Explore our online sexual health training courses and latest news articles to improve your sexual health knowledge as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician.

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World AIDS Day in December

Find out how you can raise awareness and stop misinformation.

06 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Fewer than 50pc of pharmacies selling POM to P switch oral contraceptives

Kingston University study cites lack of public awareness about their availability and a lack of interest in purchasing them.

05 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Combined oral contraception

In preparation for the new Pharmacy Contraception Service in England, this module runs through an assessment of contraception needs, then goes into some of the practical aspects associated with both ongoing supply and initiation of combined oral contraceptives.

15 Nov 2023 , 20 Min Module

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10 minute clinic: Thrush and bacterial vaginosis

This handy 10-minute clinic is designed to act as a quick reference guide that will help you when advising customers struggling with thrush and bacterial vaginosis.

13 Nov 2023 , 10 Min Module

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Combined oral contraceptives

This CPD module aims to help pharmacy technicians update their knowledge on combined oral contraceptives.

13 Nov 2023 , 10 Min Module

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Key Treatment Goals for Erection Problems

This training video will support your conversations around treatment goals for EP products so you can help meet your customers’ needs

05 Jul 2023 , 3 Min Module

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Superdrug campaign highlights impact of non-consensual sexual behaviours

Campaign highlights prevalence of non-consensual behaviours affecting 18-21 year olds

19 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Let's get it on

Sexual wellness and mental health are often intrinsically interlinked. TM explore the connection between the two as well as how pharmacy teams can best advise customers to get the best out of sex

09 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Supply of PrEP in pharmacies will be examined from the autumn

The HIV Action Plan will look at improving distribution to gay and bixsexual men, Black African communities and others.

16 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Boots launches own brand Viagra

The healthcare giant is selling Boots Sildenafil in 1,400 of its stores.

14 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Gay and bisexual men and over-15s to get two HPV doses

People with HIV and the immunocompromised will continue to receive three doses.

31 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Let's talk about sex

Last year’s POM to P switch of the mini pill highlighted the important role pharmacies play in supporting the nation’s sexual health.

14 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Three more cases of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoeae detected in England

Antibiotic-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae causes the sexually-transmitted disease gonorrhoea.

09 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Rare case of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea bacteria detected in UK

A man in his early 20s was infected in London in November last year but was treated successfully.

05 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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First long-acting injectables to treat HIV approved by NICE

Cabotegravir and rilpivirine were shown in trials to be as effective as tablets.

18 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacists well placed to offer SRH services, study finds

A new study indicates community pharmacists' role could expand to sexual health services.

13 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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