Sexual Health D&G

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

‘Healthcare professionals can help women weigh up the benefits and risks of different methods based on their medical history, personal preferences and reproductive goals.’

To book an appointment with a clinician at Sexual Health D&G, call 0345 702 3687.

Recent media coverage on hormonal contraception and meningioma may raise questions for women using or considering contraceptive methods.

For most women, effective contraception plays an important role in supporting their health, wellbeing and reproductive choices and the overall risk of developing a meningioma remains very low.

Understanding the evidence can help support informed contraceptive choices.

Read our summary on hormonal contraception and brain tumour risk: https://cosrh.org/Public/News/Articles/hormonal-contraception-and-brain-tumour-risk.aspx

For healthcare professionals, a separate clinical statement is also available with more detailed guidance for clinicians.

05/06/2026

‘Healthcare professionals can help women weigh up the benefits and risks of different methods based on their medical history, personal preferences and reproductive goals.’

To book an appointment with a clinician at Sexual Health D&G, call 0345 702 3687.

Recent media coverage on hormonal contraception and meningioma may raise questions for women using or considering contraceptive methods.

For most women, effective contraception plays an important role in supporting their health, wellbeing and reproductive choices and the overall risk of developing a meningioma remains very low.

Understanding the evidence can help support informed contraceptive choices.

Read our summary on hormonal contraception and brain tumour risk: https://cosrh.org/Public/News/Articles/hormonal-contraception-and-brain-tumour-risk.aspx

For healthcare professionals, a separate clinical statement is also available with more detailed guidance for clinicians: https://cosrh.org/Public/Documents/cosrh-statement-meningioma-and-progestogens.aspx

04/06/2026

04/06/2026

At the Revenge P**n Helpline we support all adults from the UK who have been impacted by intimate image abuse. Our support reaches those in Scotland, who need our guidance.

Intimate image abuse laws may differ depending on the region, and our website is here to help your understanding.

To find out about intimate image abuse laws and legislation in Scotland, please visit our website. 💻 ⏬

revengepornhelpline.org.uk/information-and-advice/about-intimate-image-abuse/intimate-image-abuse-laws/

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

Criminal images and videos depicting older teenagers are seen regularly by our analysts, both online and via our child reporting services.

The older teen group is the most likely to report incidents of sexually coerced extortion, with 14-to-17-year-old boys accounting for 98% of these reports in 2025.

Read more in our Annual Data & Insights report: https://www.iwf.org.uk/annual-data-insights-report-2025/emerging-and-persistent-harms/taking-action-to-help-older-teens/

02/06/2026

Dangers include unintended pregnancies, taking unnecessary medication and missed diagnoses, say experts

20/05/2026

More info from The College of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare:
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=995636006147510&id=100071033605150

18/05/2026

Updated guidance!

The Nexplanon® implant is now licensed for 5 years in the UK, following strong evidence showing it remains safe and effective, with no pregnancies reported in years 4–5 of use.

This gives women more choice and flexibility when considering their contraceptive options, while reducing unnecessary appointments.

Read more: https://cosrh.org//Public/News/Articles/contraceptive-implant-now-licensed-for-up-to-5-years-in-the-uk.aspx