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.