LGBTQ+

Devon Sexual Health offers free, impartial, confidential and non-judgemental advice and support to all  members of our diverse local community in Devon and Torbay.

The team is specially trained in all aspects of sexual health and we work closely with our local LGBTQ+ communities and support agencies providing advice with regards to safer sex, risk reduction and safety.

Our support

Devon Sexual Health is committed to ensuring sexual health services are accessible to all. We can offer a full range of sexual health services and signposting to support services including:

• A free and confidential full sexual health check
• Screening for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B & C
• Gender and sexuality
• Sexual orientation
• PrEP and PEP advice
• Advice and support for friends and family
• Information and advice regarding legalities, the law, LGBT and religion, LGBT and travel
• Safer sex and risk reduction
• Chemsex
• Sex addiction, sexual preferences and fetishes
• Condom and lube provision
• Contraception choices

Where you can find us

Our main sexual health clinics are based in Exeter, Barnstaple and Torquay. Appointments can be made by calling 0300 303 3989 or you can book online appointments by registering for a Personal Health Record (PHR).

The sexual health team regularly attend local Pride events, and University and College Fresher’s Fairs. The team also actively supports  National HIV testing week, and World AIDs day,

We  also provide LGBTQ+ specific outreach support, at colleges and community sites as well as  local support groups.

If you would like to arrange a talk at your group or charity, we are happy to support and can arrange tailored visits to encourage open discussions on crucial topics including: contraceptive choices; STIs and testing; HIV support; sexual consent; healthy relationships, and personalised advice on coming out or navigating gender-related topics.

We also provide a range of resources to support education services. See our professionals section for more information.

Additional support

The Intercom Trust is a local charity offering help and support for lesbian, gay and trans communities: find out more here

The Eddystone Trust offers a range of services that includes non judgemental advice, free testing and condoms, support for people living with HIV and training for anyone who wants to know more about sexual health.

The Laurels is a specialist gender identity clinic in Exeter. Tel 01392 677077

If you, or someone you know has experienced rape of sexual assault you can find advice and support here.

Are you a male and a survivor of sexual abuse or assault? do you need advice or support? please click here

If you have experienced hate crime? report it here