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The Sexual Health Centre has released its annual report for 2022, showcasing the organisation’s commitment to providing accessible and innovative sexual health services to the community.

2022 represented a year of transformation with sexual health services being delivered online, over the phone, and in person. An online booking service for rapid HIV testing was launched, a TikTok account introduced, and free menstrual health products delivered to key populations making sexual health accessible and visible to all.

In total, the centre received 7,133 enquiries by phone, email and drop in. The website had over 47,000 visits throughout the year, indicating that the Sexual Health Centre’s online presence is making a real difference for the lives of people in Cork. These enquiries translated to the distribution of 59,267 condoms, of which 19,248 were posted to clients via the Centre’s free condom postal service.

Information, education and health promotion outreach remain integral to the work of the centre. Focusing on youth, marginalised and LGBTI+ groups, 4673 health promotion contacts occured. This work is delivered through workshops, information stands and talks, allowing people to ask questions, and access support/testing in relation to their sexual health in familiar settings. Reducing barriers to access, the DASH (Drugs Alcohol and Sexual Health) mobile unit was involved in in the Cork Ukrainian response in partnership with social inclusion and the HSE. This initiative provided over 1,000 period products along with information, testing and support.

Ciarán Lynch, Chairperson of The Sexual Health Centre noted the increase in post termination counselling appointments – including partner attendance. He highlighted that clients reach out to the centre for a variety of reasons including LGBTI+ advice, pregnancy support, HIV support, problematic sexualised bahaviour therapy, health promotion workshops and condom provision.

Speaking about the annual report, SHC Executive Director, Dr Martin Davoren, said:

“We are delighted to share our 2022 annual report, which reflects the hard work and dedication of our team. We were able to provide a high level of service, and even introduce new initiatives such as the online booking service. We are grateful to the Cork community for their continued support and trust in our services and are committed to keeping sexual health on the agenda.”

The Sexual Health Centre has been responding to the Cork community for over 30 years, providing non-judgmental, confidential, and professional sexual health services to people of all ages, genders, and sexual orientations. The Centre remains committed to its mission of promoting and supporting the sexual health and well-being of the community.

For more information on the Sexual Health Centre’s services, please visit www.sexualhealthcentre.com.