A new safe sex smartphone App has been designed especially for young people in Somerset. 

Available to download for free the software provides touch-screen information on sex, contraception, pregnancy and relationships.

It includes sections on local services, regular and emergency contraception and also has the ability to find a clinic or issue point for free condoms nearby using GPS technology and links into Google maps to give directions from a current location.

 

Andrew Wilson, NHS Somerset Health Promotion Manager for Sexual Health, designed the App using his years of experience as a sexual health adviser for young people in Somerset. He worked with a local company called Morphsites2 who were able to take his ideas and turn them into asmartphone application. 

 

Andrew said: “The ‘My C-Card’ screen is a virtual C-Card, and anyone registered on the C-Card scheme (which is a totally free service offering condoms and sexual health information and advice to young people) can use this in the same way as they would their regular C-Card. 

 

“You can select which free condoms you prefer on the screen and order this way, or show the screen to the chemist or clinic issuing the condoms if you prefer more privacy.  You can also order a Chlamydia screening kit via the App.

 

“Other areas include ‘Look After Yourself’, ‘Sexual Identity’ and ‘What's New’. Look out for the QR code promoting the App or search C&SH Somerset at the App store or Google Play”.

 

He added, “The new app makes essential sexual health information and advice instantly accessible for young people locally any time, any place. Parents may also find this App useful.” 

 

The sexual health and contraception app is available from the Apple App store and Google Play for Android phones.

 

Somerset Contraception and Sexual Health Services can be found atwww.somersetcsh.co.uk (Telephone: 0800 28 29 30) for free, confidential, professional advice on all sexually related matters for young people.