In this section, we also have a comprehensive Service Guide, which lists sexual health clinics and a number of other services throughout the Portsmouth area. You can also find many of the resources that Men’s Sexual Health has produced here. There are booklets and guides as web pages that you can read online, and some also have downloadable versions in Adobe Acrobat format. If you live in Portsmouth, a copy of each of these guides can be ordered free, using our Supplies by Post service.

Mental Health

On this page we list ten simple but proven suggestions which will help you look after your mental health and improve your general state-of-mind.

Obesity & Overweight

If you are obese or overweight, you have an increased risk of developing various health problems. Losing just a little weight, and keeping it off with a healthier diet and some exercise, can greatly reduce your increased health risks. Our guide will help you to do this.

Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is the second most common cancer in Britain today and the incidence is rising rapidly in the 18-39 age group. Caught early enough it is one of the most curable. Read our guide to find out how you can avoid it.

Healthy Eating

The food we eat has a major influence on our health, but it’s easy to eat too many high-fat foods and not enough of the more nutritious foods. For everything you need to know about eating more healthily, read the guide.

Coronary Heart Disease

Heart disease claims more men’s lives than any other disease. If you have a family history of heart disease, you have a greater chance of developing it. Changing your lifestyle can reduce this risk significantly. Find out how you can cut the risk.

Stress

Stress – being under too much pressure — can have many symptoms such as poor sleep, irritability and feeling anxious and cause a variety of physical and emotional problems. Find out how you can handle the stress.

Penis Size

The size of your penis is determined by genetic traits inherited from your parents. There’s nothing much you can do about the size, and getting to the truth about penis size can be difficult. Find out more about how the penis develops and about the real average size.

Grooming Gorgeous!

Sales of male grooming products are booming and the right skincare can help to make you look younger and feel better. This page gives plenty of hints to help make you look handsome.

Erectile Dysfunction

(also commonly known as impotence)

Much more common than many people realise, erectile dysfunction (the inability to get or maintain an erection) affects almost one in ten men in the UK. This page looks at the underlying reasons which can cause this problem and what can be done about it.

Chlamydia – The Silent Epidemic

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection which is such a widespread disease that it is often known as the silent epidemic. This page explains the disease, how to prevent it and how it is detected and treated.

HIV & AIDS

Our HIV and AIDS section includes: a history of the pandemic; frequently asked questions; myths and misconceptions; and the situation regarding criminalisation of HIV transmission.

Information for lesbians and bisexual women

This section contains sexual health information for lesbians and bisexual women, including information on HIV and STIs, pregnancy and cervical cancer.

Test to ‘C’

Testicular cancer is on the rise but can be cured in almost all cases if detected early enough. This page explains how to examine yourself and what signs to look out for.

Why ‘P’…

A brief introduction to prostate cancer which explains what the prostate does, who is most at risk, and what symptoms to look out for.

Hepatitis – a guide for gay and bisexual men

A guide to Hepatitis A & B for gay and bisexual men.

Hepatitis C

We also have information about Hepatitis C and how you can avoid it.

Visiting a Sexual Health Clinic

This page tells you what happens when you visit a sexual health (GUM) clinic and what you can expect from those that work there.

Sex & Drugs

Our short guide to how drug use may affect your sex life, with details of local drug support services and links to find out more about this subject.

Syphilis Is Back

Syphilis is currently increasing amongst gay men more rapidly than any other sexually transmitted infection (STI). This guide tells you about how it is transmitted, the symptoms and how you can protect yourself from it.

Condoms Do Make a Difference

A guide to putting on and using condoms.

You can get free condoms through the post from us or at a number of countywide collection points.

Dam It!

When properly used dental dams may help reduce the risk of catching or spreading sexually transmitted infections including HIV. This page is a guide to using dental dams for safer oral sex.

Guides for GPs and general practice staff

Our two guides for general practitioners and general practice staff: One Small Step is a brief guide to working with gay and bisexual men; Small Effort, Big Change is our exhastive booklet about the subject.

STIs

Sexually Transmitted Infections – a guide for gay and bisexual men.

Viagra: Are you Dying for a Hard-on?

The dangers of taking unprescribed VIAGRA.