♡ Resources ♡
Contents:
Crisis Lines
LGBT+ Lines
Miscellaneous Services
Travel
Trans Resources
Sexual Health and Guidance
Employability and Connecting (coming soon!)
24/7 Crisis Lines
| Service | Call | Text |
|---|---|---|
| C.A.L.L | 0800 132 737 | HELP to 81066 |
| HopeLine247 | 0800 068 41 41 | x |
| Samaritans | 116 123 | x |
| SHOUT | x | SHOUT to 85258 |
| NHS Wales | 111 & press option 2 | x |
LGBT+ Specific Lines
| Service | Call | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Mermaids | 0808 801 0400 | Mon-Fri: 09.00-21.00 |
| Switchboard | 0300 330 0630 | All Week: 10.00-22.00 |
Miscellaneous Services
| Service | Call | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| National Domestic Abuse Helpline | 0808 200 0247 | 24/7 |
| New Pathways (Abuse & SA Support) | 01685 379 310 | 24/7 |
| Swansea Mind | 01792 642 999 | Mon-Fri: 09.00-17.00 |
| Mental Health Sanctuary | 01792 399 676 | All Week: 18.00-03.00 |
| Cruse (Bereavement Support) | 0808 808 1677 | Mon & Fri: 09.30-17.00 Tue-Thurs: 09.30-20.00 |
| Samaritans Welsh Language | 0808 164 0123 | All Week: 19.00-23.00 |
| Student Union Advice & Support Centre | 01792 295 821 | Mon-Fri: 09.00-17.00 |
| Campus Security | 01792 604271 | 24/7 |
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline
- New Pathways (Abuse & SA Support)
- Swansea Mind
- Mental Health Sanctuary
- Cruse (Bereavement Support)
- Samaritans Welsh Language
- Student Support Services
Travel
Bus Routes with Live Map Trackers
Frequent Stops’ Buses
Trans Resources
Sexual Health & Guidance
Contents:
Staying Healthy
HIV/AIDS
Protection
Lubes and Dont's of Sex
Who You Gonna Call?
Staying Healthy:
Make sure you get the screenings and tests for your assigned gender at birth (AGAB)
Breast cancer screenings are important- especially for you transfemmes, since HRT increases the risk!
Get tested for STDs regularly if you are sexually active or before/after engaging in intimate activities, try not to be shy, being healthy is more important than ‘saving face’.
Testosterone can reduce front-hole lubrication and increase infection and cyst risk- so make sure you use lube and keep an eye on your body!
Remember to remove tampons and get the right absorbency for your flow, while rare, Toxic Shock Syndrome isn’t ideal.
Terrance Higgins Trust sexual health for trans and non-binary people
HIV/AIDS:
While no longer the death sentence they were and treatable nowadays to allow a relatively normal life, HIV/AIDS are still incurable and best avoided.
If you have been exposed to HIV during intimacy, it doesn’t mean you’ve already got it, you can get post-exposure treatment to prevent HIV within 72-hours after exposure (PEP)!
You can also get prescribed pre-exposure treatment to lower the risk of HIV from sex and injection drug use (PrEP)!
PrEP is NOT a substitute for using condoms and it is always best to avoid sharing needles with others.
Most importantly, don’t be ashamed!! Whether you have come into contact with HIV/AIDS and require post-exposure treatment or have contracted either and require treatment, please seek out the medicine you need. No more of our community should face HIV alone. Be proud you have the bravery and chance to get the help you need.
Protection:
Condoms aren’t just to avoid pregnancies, they keep us safe from STDs.
HRT and Testosterone are NOT substitutes for contraception! And can’t protect you from STDs!
Latex gloves can be useful as protection if you’re using your hands, or you could use a condom if you’re just using fingers.
It’s always worth finding out where you can get condoms for free, like some GP surgeries.
Lubes and Dont's of Sex :
DO:
Research what lube is best for you! Here are 2 sites to get you started on your lube research Site One, Site Two
Use as much lube as you need, be generous, especially for anal activities! Better messy and prepared than clean and painful.
Try to avoid soft jelly-like toys, they tend to be porous, which makes them harder to clean, and contain phthalates, which are a slight safety concern. (Alternatively, use a condom with your soft toys!).
Keep your toys clean, with a bit of antibacterial soap and warm water or buy toy cleaner! Bacteria can build up on your toys and lead to infection if you don’t!
Always research what toys are best for you and the task at hand- here are 9 common sex toy mistakes to get you started
Build your way up! No need to try and go all in at once, take the time to build a relationship with your body and sex before indulging in any rougher, more experienced activities.
Check for student discounts when buying new toys!
DONT:
Use oil based lube with condoms, it will degrade them and they won’t function as intended!
Use silicone lube with silicone toys, the lube with degrade the toy!
Douche vaginally! Douches and enemas are for anal use only, and if you do make sure you research how to do so safely.
Focus purely on genitals, your body has so many erogenous zones to explore! Experiment with them and learn what you like!
Who You Gonna Call?:
Of course, you can always contact your GP but if you want other options...
Info-Nation- (Ask for Emma, a committee endorsed contact)