Drugs & sexual health
Many people take drugs because they want to feel 
more confident. More
relaxed. To do things they wouldn't usually try. But when you are
high or drunk, you're unlikely to be in control of the situations
you find yourself in. Combining drugs and sex can lead you to take
risks you wouldn't usually take.
You are more likely to:
- Have unprotected sex putting you at risk of STIs
- Have an unwanted pregnancy
- Have sex with someone you don't want to
- Have sex you did not consent to
- Not be able to remember the sex you had.
Photograph modelled for The Children's Society | ©
Pierre-François Didek | 2007
What next?
If you're going to take drugs, it's important that you know how
they affect you to avoid putting yourself at risk if you have sex.
It's also vital to use contraception and get the sexual health
advice you need (our services).
EYPDAS can help you with all of this.
We can give you the support and information you need on sex and
drugs.
Come and see us
We have a drop-in service at our young people's centre on
Springfield Road, Chelmsford. It's open:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 12 noon until 4.30pm
Wednesday 12 noon until 7pm
Friday 12 noon until 4pm
Why not come along and have a confidential chat with one of our
staff? They'll be able to give you information about sex and
anything else related to drugs, and put you in touch with people
who can help you.