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You can get free and confidential STISTI Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also referred to as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are infections that are commonly spread by sexual activity, especially vaginal intercourse, anal sex and oral sex. testing, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing and advice at several local sexual health clinics and young people’s clinics:

The Chill Out Zone in Bathgate, EH48 1TP
Canongate Youth Project. EH1 1LT (0131 556 9389)
Edinburgh City Youth Cafe. EH1 2HU (0131 229 1797)
Healthy Respect drop in clinic. EH3 9ES (07831 527 976
Healthy respect have a drop in clinics: Wester Hailes, Bathgate, Livingston on fridays 07831 527 976

Howden Health Centre, Livingston, EH54 6TP, (thur 1 – 7.30)
Bathgate Primary Care Centre, Bathgate EH48 2SS (fri 1.30 to 3.30)
Sighthill Health Centre, EH11 4AU (wed 9-11 drop-in and appoints)
Whitburn Health Centre, EH47 0SD (wed 1.30-7.30, appts only)

Find out where to get free condoms in your area

Worried you might have an STI? Try the symptom-o-tron at Sexual Health Scotland. You can also find your nearest clinic.

They have a 24 hour helpline:

Got questions about sexually transmitted infectionsSTI Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also referred to as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are infections that are commonly spread by sexual activity, especially vaginal intercourse, anal sex and oral sex.? Try Terrence Higgins Trust

Worried about drugs or want to know more about them?

Worried or feeling low? You can talk to trained, friendly and confidential counsellors at breathing space (free service)

The Mix provides support for Under 25s and has advisors you can speak to