Sexual Health and Wellbeing
(opens in a new window)Sexualwellbeing.ie provides lots of information about sexual health and well-being including:
- (opens in a new window)Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s)
- (opens in a new window)Contraception
- (opens in a new window)Crisis pregnancy
- (opens in a new window)Consent
Free STI Testing
The HSE now provide a free service which enables people to order a free STI test kit to use at home, which comes in plain packaging. The sample is then returned to be tested and results are provided via text or phone call. For more information, or to order a test kit, visit (opens in a new window)SexualWellbeing.ie
You can also contact UCD Student Health to discuss any concerns you may have or to book an appointment.
Free Contraception
Contraception is now free for 17 – 35 year olds who have a PPS number. The cost of contraceptive consultations, appointments, prescriptions, fitting and removal of coils and implants and any other costs involved are all covered.
Free emergency contraception is also available under the same scheme.
For more details on what services are available, contact the UCD Student Health Service.
Condom dispensers in UCD
The HSE have also installed condom dispensers around the UCD campus for the UCD community to avail of condoms free-of-charge. The dispensers can be found in the following locations:
- Laundrettes in Ashfield, Belgrove, Glenomena, Roebuck and Blackrock residences
- Health Sciences ("B" concourse)
- Engineering (Student Common Room)
- Quinn (corridor adjacent to ground floor toilets)
- Newman (LG area, adjacent to vending machines)
- Science Hub (near ground floor vending machines)
Condoms are also available through the UCD Student Health Service and the (opens in a new window)Students Union.