Sexpression St Andrews

Sexpression St Andrews We are the St Andrews brand! Sexpression: St Andrews is the University of St Andrews branch of Sexpression: UK! Promote individual self-esteem and empowerment
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"Sexpression:UK is a near-peer independent UK charity with the goal of empowering young people to make decisions about relationships and sex by running informal and comprehensive RSE in the community." Sexpression: St Andrews is a student-led charity which aims to promote peer education through delivering sex and relationship lessons to young people around Fife! Lessons include loads of important

topics such as puberty, contraception, consent and STIs. Ultimately by delivering these lessons, we aim to:

1. Create opportunities to discuss sexual health in an open, non-judgmental environment
2. Encourage respect for personal beliefs and values
4. Facilitate informed decision-making and autonomy regarding sex and sexual health
5. Ensure that young people have the skills to access sources of confidential advice

Our lessons are very informal, lots of fun, and studies have shown that near-peer education means school students are more likely to get involved in discussions, ask questions and stimulate debate about sex and relationships. We would love to have you volunteer with us! There are no requirements except that you are a student and can obtain a PVG via the Union, but message us for more details on how to do that! Why get involved? Volunteering with Sexpression is a great opportunity to develop any interest you may have in sexual health and peer education. It's a fantastic way to boost your communication skills and will no doubt look awesome on your CV! All volunteers will be fully trained in lesson delivering and child protection before entering schools. Want to get involved? We're always looking for NEW MEMBERS! So if you think you might be interested or want to get any more information, then please feel free to get in contact! Watch this space for any news on upcoming social events! Email us on: [email protected]

Event: feed your soulDate: Tuesday 13th FebruaryTime: 1:30-4:30 Where: Outside the libraryDetails: S*xual health is not ...
02/02/2024

Event: feed your soul

Date: Tuesday 13th February

Time: 1:30-4:30

Where: Outside the library

Details: S*xual health is not just the physical, it is also the emotional connection to ourselves and others. To celebrate self-love, intimacy and relationships, we will be hosting a delicious bake sale full of sweet treats and free poetry!

S*xpression:St Andrews are working with Student Services to gather feedback on accessibility of the s*xual health facili...
04/03/2023

S*xpression:St Andrews are working with Student Services to gather feedback on accessibility of the s*xual health facilities (such as S*xual Health Clinics) for University of St Andrew's students. Please fill this survey out and pass it on to your friends (or anyone you know) as the results from this survey will be shared with student services and NHS fife in order to provide more accessible facilities.

The survey is anonymous and takes about 10 minutes to fill out.

Link to fill out the survey is accessible via our linktree >> https://linktr.ee/standrewss*xpression

Calling all University of St Andrews Societies. Whether you are a sport society, a union affiliated society, a universit...
20/02/2023

Calling all University of St Andrews Societies. Whether you are a sport society, a union affiliated society, a university hall council or other ( if you are in the other category - please email us @ standrews@s*xpression.org.uk)

If you and your society are interested in having a Relationship and S*xual health workshop that can be altered to suit what your society feels is the most suitable. Please fill in our google form that can be accessed via our linktree

>>https://linktr.ee/standrewss*xpression>https://linktr.ee/standrewss*xpression

Welcome to our new social media series where we highlight the different s*xual health facilities available across fife, ...
17/02/2023

Welcome to our new social media series where we highlight the different s*xual health facilities available across fife, tayside (& Dundee) and Midlothians.

First up is the Fife S*xual Health Services, Kirkcaldy. This is the main s*xual health service in fife. Services include and aren't limited to STI testing, S*xual Health information, PrEP, Hepatitis B vaccinations and Pep.

The local GP's in St Andrews will direct you to this service for all s*xual health needs. If you can't get through to the s*xual health clinic, please phone back your GP letting them know.

You have to phone to book an appointment at the Friday S*xual Health clinic the St Andrew's Community Hospital. This is not a walk in service.

Phone number; 01592 647979, lines are open 08:30-16:00.

All links are available via our linktree >>https://linktr.ee/standrewss*xpression

Welcome to our second post in our s*xual health in the media series. This post is around the rise of the spread of mpox ...
07/02/2023

Welcome to our second post in our s*xual health in the media series. This post is around the rise of the spread of mpox ( formally known as the monkeypox virus) that was observed in 2022.

This post aims to explain what Mpox is, how it's transmitted, the symptoms of Mpox, to highlight the resources available and the break the stigmas surrounding Mpox.

This post highlights that mpox is not a s*xually transmitted disease but is passed on by close proximity to an infected person. This in turn means that due to nature of s*x this means that s*x is an opportunity of transmission of the virus.

All resources used to inform this post are available in our linktree >> https://linktr.ee/standrewss*xpression

Welcome back to our series on different methods of contraception. This week we’re talking about The Combined Oral Contra...
05/02/2023

Welcome back to our series on different methods of contraception. This week we’re talking about The Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill. This pill you take once a day (at the same time), every day for 21 days. Then you stop taking the pill for 7 days, during which you will have a bleed. Once the 7 days are up, start the pill again! You are protected against pregnancy throughout the whole month provided you have taken it correctly.

The pill helps prevent pregnancy but does not protect against STIs. It can help lighten periods and reduce the symptoms associated with periods. Side effects such as headaches and breast tenderness usually reduce with prolonged use, if they don’t - you may want to consider changing methods of contraception. Although the risks sound scary, they are rare. Pregnancy increases your chance of developing a blood clot much more than using the combined pill does.

Other pills such as the progesterone-only pill (POP) are available and are quite different. The POP may be for you if you cannot use the combined pill. This may be because you can’t take oestrogen-containing medications, are susceptible to blood clots or have unwanted side-effects using the combined pill.

The pill is available from your GP or local s*xual health clinic. Always be honest with your healthcare provider, read the information that comes with your medication and ask for more information if you need it – that is what they are there for!

Disclaimer: although this post is based on facts, the rating system is subjective, and opinions may differ! Side effects will vary from person to person. For more information, please look at: https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/contraception/combined-pill

Link can also be accessed via our linktree
>> https://linktr.ee/standrewss*xpression

Thank you to everyone who came and saw us at the Refresher's fayre on Sunday!This semester we are focusing our efforts o...
23/01/2023

Thank you to everyone who came and saw us at the Refresher's fayre on Sunday!

This semester we are focusing our efforts on raising awareness of s*xual health and relationship related topics across the St Andrew's community.

We wanted to let everyone know about our s*xual health and relationships resources depository through our linktree >> https://linktr.ee/standrewss*xpression

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