Top Drinking Tips
Top Tips
If you are planning to drink and have sex, remember to look after yourself and the person you’re having sex with. Follow these tips to stay safe:
Before you head out – If you’re planning on going out and drinking, decide before whether you are ready to have sex with your boyfriend or girlfriend. You’re more likely to regret it the morning after if you wait to make the decision when you’re drunk.
Get your contraception sorted – If you know you are planning to have sex, make sure you have visited a 4YP sexual health service beforehand. You can get a method of contraception that suits you and you will have had time to think about it before actually having sex.
Have condoms with you – If you’re ready to have sex, get your free condoms before you go out through the 4YP C-cardscheme.
Avoid drinking on an empty stomach – Make sure you eat before and during drinking to help pace your drinking and avoid being sick.
Drink water – Pace yourself by drinking water or a soft drink between each alcoholic drink and make sure you drink plenty to rehydrate the next day too.
Stay with friends – Look after yourself and your mates by going out together and sticking together. Always travel home with your friends and never take an unlicensed cab.
Watch your drinks – Always keep an eye on your drink and don’t take drinks from people you don’t know, incase they’ve spiked them with alcohol or drugs.
