• Are you worried because you've recently had sex without a condom?
• Unsure about whether you have a sexually transmitted infection?
• Or you think you may be pregnant and want advice on your options?
• Are you just thinking about starting a sexual relationship and want someone to talk to?
• Are you looking for reliable contraception and advice?

Don't panic - help is at hand.

This section is designed to give you the basic information about what you can do, including what to do next and who to contact for more advice.

The key thing is to act quickly and to get in touch with people who can help.

Remember emergency contraception ('morning after pill') can be taken up to 72 hours after unsafe sex but the sooner the better. It's important to come for advice, even if you think it's too late!

If you want further advice or want to talk through your next steps you can:

• go to your nearest family planning or sexual health clinic. Click here for more details.
• visit your general practice.
• contact the national fpa helpline. Click here for more details

And finally...

Remember - contact your Drop-In clinic, GP, family planning or sexual health clinic if you are worried or unsure about anything.

The information on this website can only give you basic information about contraception and sexual health. This information is based on the evidence and medical opinion available at the time this information was produced. Different people may give you different advice on certain points.