Welcomes people of all ages, cultures, genders, beliefs, identities, abilities and sexualities.
Appointments are required for most of our services.
Location 173 Rivonia Rd, Morningside, Sandton, 2146
Your confidentiality and privacy are valued and respected at all times. Sexual Health Clinic adheres to the Privacy Act, and all of your information is treated with the utmost confidentiality.
When you come to Sexual Health Clinic we will provide you with a copy of our Privacy Statement, which explains fully how we deal with your confidential information. Your counsellor can discuss this further with you if you have any questions.
- Lumps on your genitals can be caused by a variety of conditions. Some lumps are completely normal, while others may indicate you have a condition like genital warts or genital herpes. If you are concerned by any new lumps or bumps in the genital area, please see a health professional.
- Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus HSV-1 or HSV-2. Type 1 generally infects the mouth (causing cold sores), while type 2 generally infects the genital area (genital herpes).
- Typical symptoms of herpes infection is a cluster of small blisters. They break and weep after a few days leaving sores that may crust over and can be very painful.
- Outbreaks of herpes can be anywhere on the genital area. There are treatments available which can help to improve symptoms, reduce their frequency and reduce infectivity.