Safer Sex

Safer sex is about lowering your risk of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancies.

You can lower your risk of some STIs by:

  • using condoms or other barrier methods
  • having routine STI tests
  • knowing your HIV status
  • getting vaccinated.

Free condoms

Find out where to get free condoms in the NT.

Regular STI testing

Visit your GP or find a sexual health clinic.

HIV prevention

PrEP and PEP are medications you can take to prevent HIV infection.

For information on specialised HIV care contact Clinic 34.

Vaccination

Vaccination is a safe and effective way to protect you against:

  • hepatitis B
  • hepatitis A
  • HPV (human papillomavirus)
  • Meningococcal
  • mpox

To find out if you're eligible for free hepatitis B, hepatitis A and mpox vaccinations, contact Clinic 34.

More information

Learn more about safer sex on the Better Health channel website.


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