Public Health campaign encourages good sexual health during TT
The public health directorate said it aimed to encourage healthy practices and highlight the consequences of unplanned pregnancies and contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI).Dr Tyrer said: "It's time we talked more openly about the local support that's available and the simple ways that people can look after their sexual health."During TT week information and advice will be on offer at Bushy's TT Village in Douglas and free condoms will be available at some TT "social hotspots".The Manx Integrated Sexual Health clinic in Douglas is open from 09:00 to 17:00 BST on
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