Advice for men at Spalding leisure centre

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Spalding's Castle Sports Complex and the South Holland Centre have signed up to help get the message across about men's sexual health during Men's Health Week.

Research has shown that men are less forthcoming than women when using sexual health services in Lincolnshire.

A reluctance to contact their GP, local contraceptive clinic or STI screening service with sexual health issues has prompted the local NHS to take their services to the men.

The two Spalding venues are among eight across the county which will promote sexual health services throughout Men's Health Week, from today (June 15) until Friday, in addition to offering discounted rates and promoting good health.

Men will be able to find out more about::

• Chlamydia testing - Ordering a self test kit from www.doyouhaveit.co.uk
• C-card scheme - Free condoms for under 25s from venues across Lincolnshire
• Positive Health - Advice and support for HIV/Aids, sexual health promotion and outreach services for men
• Full clinic locations and services - including STI tests, treatment, partner notification, contraceptive advise, counselling services

Caroline Sherriff, Patient and Public Involvement for Sexual Health Services said: "Typically, women are more likely to use local sexual health services than men. By providing information about the range of sexual health services on offer, we hope more men will use them in the future."

Lincolnshire Community Health Services has joined forces with the district councils to support this initiative during men's health week.

Men's Health Week is an annual event which aims to improve men's awareness of health and related services and how to use them effectively.