Hello all -
So, a little update on the popularity of our boxer shorts - boys loved them (or maybe it was because we went into 2 mainly male environments)! Girls liked them...
We saw a few hundred young people over the last two weeks; all of whom consumed our Lovehearts (sweeties) with much gusto...but now, alas, we’re getting over the Valentine's theme and thinking more about spring (we can just about smell it in the air)...we're thinking, new life, buds on the trees etc etc, new start, so get tested - whatever your age, or relationship status, you should be regularly tested for STIs, so why not get down to your local GUM clinic and do so (click here for a list of clinics)? It may be a little scary, but getting tested is not like the horror stories you may have heard.
Next week is the all exciting, all important Health Week at 4YP (For Young People) in Ipswich Town Centre (see here for the leaflet), there'll be people from lots of different organisations, so whether you've got an issue with drugs or alcohol, need to talk to someone about housing, want to talk to us about sex, or just generally want to talk to someone who will listen, come in and see us...we'll be there all day every day over half term (10am - 5pm Monday 21st Feb - Friday 25th Feb)!
It would be really great to see you guys...we'll be happy to talk to anyone...if you're 19 or under, you'll be able to register for the condom scheme, to get you set up to receive free condoms from various locations all over Suffolk (being piloted at 4YP for now)!
Again, I ask, are there any groups you feel we're not reaching enough, or any issues you're unsure about? Please click this link to fill in our feedback form or email us to tell us what you'd like to see more of (or less of!) in Suffolk; or if you come and see us at 4YP and wanna tell us what you thought of us...do the same!
Looking forward to an exciting half term!!!
Take Care x
Friday, 18 February 2011
Tuesday, 8 February 2011
Valentine's Day
Hello all,
Whether you're in a relationship or single, it's going to be impossible to ignore the Valentine's Day paraphernalia in the coming days. Although many people find this day depressing (and some may say it's over commercialised); we're going to try to use it for the advancement of safe sex (and of course to make people happy).
We've already been to West Suffolk College today, where we saw mainly young men - we were giving out boxer shorts that said "Cupid Ain't Stupid" in exchange for every completed Chlamydia test. Being mainly boys, the students were not as forthcoming as they usually are in mixed-sex groups...until there were 20 of them in one place; then they all wanted to do a test!
We've decorated our stand with a loved-up them (look at our Facebook Page to see what I mean!) We'll be giving away love hearts to everyone that comes to have a chat with us over the coming days - we're at Suffolk New College, Suffolk One, and University Campus Suffolk, during the week, and Bury Rugby Club on Saturday. We'll also be back at West Suffolk College next week for their wellbeing event.
We'll let you know how we get on - whether the boxer shorts are a hit (we have girls ones too) - in the meantime, if your educated or working at any of these establishments, please come and see us; no matter what your age we'll be happy to talk to you; you might be surprised at what is available to you!
Keep Safe x
Whether you're in a relationship or single, it's going to be impossible to ignore the Valentine's Day paraphernalia in the coming days. Although many people find this day depressing (and some may say it's over commercialised); we're going to try to use it for the advancement of safe sex (and of course to make people happy).
We've already been to West Suffolk College today, where we saw mainly young men - we were giving out boxer shorts that said "Cupid Ain't Stupid" in exchange for every completed Chlamydia test. Being mainly boys, the students were not as forthcoming as they usually are in mixed-sex groups...until there were 20 of them in one place; then they all wanted to do a test!
We've decorated our stand with a loved-up them (look at our Facebook Page to see what I mean!) We'll be giving away love hearts to everyone that comes to have a chat with us over the coming days - we're at Suffolk New College, Suffolk One, and University Campus Suffolk, during the week, and Bury Rugby Club on Saturday. We'll also be back at West Suffolk College next week for their wellbeing event.
We'll let you know how we get on - whether the boxer shorts are a hit (we have girls ones too) - in the meantime, if your educated or working at any of these establishments, please come and see us; no matter what your age we'll be happy to talk to you; you might be surprised at what is available to you!
Keep Safe x
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