We all deserve to live full, healthy and (if we want it) sexually fulfilling lives. Your sexual health is a part of your overall health, and it’s important to take care of your sexual health even if you aren’t currently having regular sex.
That’s why Meridian is here to support your sexual health.
We provide quality, reliable and up-to-date sexual health information, STI prevention and testing services, support services, workshops and resources for people of all identities and relationships here in the ACT. We empower our communities at all stages in life to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing, so they can have a happy and healthy sex life. We also use our knowledge and expertise to build the capabilities of other services.
We know there is stigma around sexual health, making it harder to access services and have conversations with sexual partners. Eradicating sexual health stigma is a core focus of our work.
Our message to you is simple: Know your sexual health status!
- Know your risks and manage your sex life with confidence.
- Protect yourself and your sexual partners.
- Knowing your sexual health status is sexy.
With the right information, the right advice and the right people to talk to, you can significantly improve your sexual health.
What is sexual health?
Sexual health is broader than STI and blood-borne virus (BBV) prevention. The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines sexual health as:
“…a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. For sexual health to be attained and maintained, the sexual rights of all persons must be respected, protected and fulfilled.”
Meridian’s sexual health resources and services
Get reliable sexual health information, services and resources at Meridian.
Sexual health services
- We can support you take control of your sexual health, with workshops and a range of support services to arm you with the knowledge and resources you need to keep your sex life happy and healthy.
- To enquire about a workshop, contact us at [email protected]
- With support from the Canberra Sexual Health Centre and Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT (SHFPACT), we provide free sexual health screening and advice, including safer sex products and clinics to get vaccinations and scripts for PrEP. This includes our monthly STRIP Clinic.
- We provide free safer sex products across the ACT, supporting services, organisations and residential facilities in having informed conversations about sexual health with their clients.
- We sell safer sex products at accessible pricing across Australia.
Sexual health resources
We've got a range of information linked from the tiles below to give you an overview of sexual health.