Our SHD services are inclusive for LBGTQ+ people as part of mainstream care, with specific support and resources available when required. As we look to enhance the service, we are updating Over The Rainbow and responding to feedback with updates.
For anyone who might be worried about their risk of acquiring HIV, PrEP (a pill which you can take before sex to protect yourself from HIV) is now available on the NHS in Dorset. For more information, please read our page on PrEP.
It could be Shigella. It is often mistaken for food poisoning and is caught from bacteria in poo getting into your mouth during sex, or via unwashed hands. Find out about Shigella and its causes, signs and symptoms. Learn how to protect yourself and what to do if you think you have caught it after sex.
Find out more: Sexual health for gay and bisexual men - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Or call us
For more information or support call 0300 303 1948 to speak to a sexual health advisor.
Please note Sexual Health Dorset will be closed on Friday 3 April 2026 and Monday 6 April 2026 for the Easter Bank Holidays.
We will reopen on Tuesday 7 April 2026.
If you have an urgent enquiry, call NHS 111 or attend your local Emergency Department.
