Sexual health in the UK - statistics & facts
Sexual health refers to any element which affects a person’s sexual functions and reproduction, and therefore is an important part of physical and mental well-being. Certain sexual behaviors can impact on health with sexually transmitted infections (STI) and diseases (STD). In the United Kingdom (UK), all sexual health services are free to everyone at the point of use. These services can take the form of family planning, genitourinary medicine (GUM), or sexual and reproductive health clinics. In 2019, over 2.74 million individuals went to a sexual health clinic in England.
