As Leeds prepares to welcome thousands of music fans, Leeds Sexual Health is encouraging festival-goers to take simple steps to protect their health and wellbeing so they can enjoy the event safely and responsibly.

While looking forward to the celebrations, Leeds Sexual Health is reminding those attending to be aware of potential health risks, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and the effects of drugs and alcohol.

Leeds Sexual Health is encouraging anyone who has sex with new or casual partners to use condoms and to get regular sexual health check-ups.

Many STIs do not cause symptoms, which means people can have an infection without knowing it. Regular testing is therefore an important part of protecting both individual and public health.

Testing for STIs is free and confidential, and support is available through a range of local services. Anyone concerned about their sexual health is encouraged to get tested, even if they do not have symptoms.

Support services offered by Leeds Sexual Health 

Residents and visitors can find their nearest testing location and access free and confidential sexual health services through the Leeds Sexual Health service finder.

Residents and visitors can protect themselves from HIV by using PrEP. Read more about PrEP here.

Leeds Sexual Health provides support should there be sexual assault. Read more about how Leeds Sexual Health offers support here.

Leeds Sexual Health provides support if you use chems for sex. Read more about Chemsex support here.