The Auckland Sexual Health Regional Service aims to provide sexual health care that is client focused, culturally appropriate and of an excellent standard. We are a specialist service offering free and confidential sexual health care including:
diagnosis and management of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, and other related conditions including genital skin conditions, genital pain and sexual dysfunction, reproductive health including contraceptive advice
sexual health counseling
gender affirming health care, including initiation of hormonal therapies, for gender diverse and transgender clients
sexual health education, including Peer Sexuality Support Programmes for schools
The Adult Sexual Assault Service (The Pohutukawa Clinic) provides specialist medical care for adults who been sexually assaulted or abused.
Have you had sex with someone new?
Have you got concerns?
Has someone you've had sex with told you they have an infection?
The following symptoms may indicate a sexually transmitted infection and we would suggest you attend for a check-up or ring for further advice. All patients will need to be spoken to by a nurse before being seen.
A discharge from the penis or vagina
Pain passing urine
Pain in the lower stomach, genitals or when having sexual intercourse
Lumps or swelling in the genital area
Genital sores or ulcers
Genital rashes
Anal symptoms relating to sexual intercourse e.g. discharge or irritation
Not all sexually transmitted infections have symptoms. We advise a routine check-up 2 weeks after unprotected sex or if you have had a change in partner.
You can get a test at:
GP clinics
Family Planning Clinics and
Auckland Sexual Health is funded to see some people for a routine sexual health checkup.
Find out if you can get a test at a Sexual Health Clinic.
