General

‘Love, Sex and You’ in an easy read version using clear language, large text and photographs. Developed by the NHS.

This booklet has been written for people with learning disabilities and covers important subjects such as:

Relationships
Gender Identity
Being Safe
Consent

Online Relationships

Online relationships and staying safe – easy read by Mencap

Sex

What is sexual consent – easy read guide from Avon and Somerset Rape and Sexual Abuse Support service.

‘Have safe sex‘ an easy read guide by Change in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support.

How to put on a condom-easy read sheet.

Sexuality

What is sexuality– easy read by Mencap using Photosymbols.

Space Youth Project– For young gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans and questioning (LGBT+) people up to age 25 across Dorset. They offer one-to-one support and family support. They offer sessions in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. hello@spaceyouthproject.co.uk or 01202 205279.

Gender Identity

Worried about your gender identity? Advice for teenagers

Pregnancy

You are pregnant:your choices – easy read guide

You are pregnant– link to Disability Rights Uk site.

STDs

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), also known as sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are very common. You can find out more about the types of STDS below.

STIs -please note this is a general guide to STIs and not in easy read.

What is HIV? -easy read guide

Gonorrhoea

Genital warts

Chlamydia information for women

Chlamydia information for men

Syphilis -please note this document has images of men’s private body parts.

Pubic Lice -link to NHS website.

Local Sexual Health Services

Sexual Health Dorset in Palmerston Road, Bournemouth offers appointments Monday-Friday and can be contacted on 0300 303 1948 (phoneline open 8:15am-4:45pm Monday-Friday, closed 12:30pm-13:30pm for lunch)