GUM Clinic
The Genitourinary Medicine (Sexual Health) Clinic at Churchill Hospital in Headington is open Monday to Friday between 9.15am and 6pm, with walk-in HIV testing between 1.30pm and 2.30pm. You can book appointments at the clinic on (01865) 741 841. The U5 Stagecoach bus will get you there, or the city15 Oxford Bus Company bus (about £1.60 from Queens Lane/High St).
Going to the GUM Clinic
It can take a couple of weeks to get an appointment at the GUM clinic, so phone at the earliest opportunity (01865 231 231). When you call them they'll tell you preparations you need to make (e.g. not going to the toilet for 2 hours or so before the appointment). The whole process takes between an hour and an hour and a half, and in between the various stages you'll have to wait in the waiting room, which has magazines - but bring something to read and food or drink if you're likely to get bored!
The staff are all extremely friendly and put you at your ease. They'll ask you if you've been before, and if you haven't they'll explain the process. They'll also ask you if you want to be tested for HIV, which is done by taking blood. You'll be asked about your sexual history: your last three or so partners, whether you were in a relationship or a casual thing, whether you used contraception, whether you're on the Pill, and so on. Then they take a urine sample and perform an internal examination, during which the doctors takes internal and urethral swabs. These are a little odd if you've never had this done before, but are brief and pretty painless. You may be asked if a medical student can stand in on the examination but you have every right to say no if the thought makes you uncomfortable.
After your appointment you'll be given a questionnaire to check how you found the experience - please do fill this in. The receptionist takes your mobile number, and you can either ring for your results or they'll text you them eight days after your appointment.
You might also want to check out the Embarrassing Problems page on visiting the clinic (don't be put off by the name!).
Sexual Helpline
0800 567 123 (24 hours)
Oxford Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre
Listening and support for female survivors of rape, sexual abuse, domestic violence and sexual harassment. You can phone them on (01865) 726 295 or email them at osarcc@gmail.com. They are open Mondays 6.30pm to 9pm, Thursdays 6.30pm to 9pm and Sundays 6pm to 8.30pm.
Survivors UK
Survivors UK provide information, support and counselling for men who have been raped or sexually abused. You can phone them on 0845 122 1201 between 7pm and 10pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, or you can email them at info@survivorsuk.org.
Roofie Foundation
The Roofie Foundation provides an advisory and information service for victims of drug facilitated sexual abuse. You can call them on 0800 783 2980 between 9am and 9pm. (Roofie is slang for a type of date rape drug)
Terence Higgins Trust
The Terrence Higgins Trust is a charity dealing with HIV and AIDS. They can provide emotional support and information for anyone worried about or suffering from HIV or AIDS via their THT Direct service. You can call them on 0845 12 21 200 between 10am and 10pm on Monday to Friday, and from 12 noon to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday, or you can email them at info@tht.org.uk.
Family Planning Clinic
The family planning service offers contraceptive advice and supplies and time to talk, particularly around sensitive issues like pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. They are located on the first floor of Raglan House on Between Towns Road in Cowley. They open Monday to Thursday 9.30-7.00pm, Friday 9.30-4.00pm and Saturday 10.30-1.30pm. You can phone them on (01865) 456 666
British Pregnancy Advisory Service
If you are or think you might be pregnant, you can call BPAS on 08457 30 40 30. They will provide you with information to help you make a decision about what to do, without trying to guide you towards any particular choice.