You want a confidential STI test or sexual health check
with clear advice and next steps in a discreet setting.
Sexual Health & Sexual Function Clinic (London)
Sexual health concerns are common — but many people find them hard to talk about. If you’re worried about STI symptoms,...
Sexual Health & Sexual Function Clinic (London)
Sexual health concerns are common — but many people find them hard to talk about. If you’re worried about STI symptoms, want a discreet STI test, or you’ve noticed changes in your sexual function (such as erection difficulties, ejaculation concerns, pain durin...
Who is this service for?
This service is for any adult — whatever your age, gender, or sexual orientation — if you have a question or concern about your sexual health, STI testing, or sexual function. You may want to book if:
You’ve never spoken to anyone about it before.
Many people tell us this is the first time they’ve asked for help — and that’s completely normal.
You’ve been told to see a urologist or gynaecologist
but you feel your situation may not be purely physical. Sexual function often involves both body and mind, and we can help you understand what may be contributing.
Sex or intimacy is affecting your relationship
including mismatched desire, stress, anxiety around intimacy, or communication difficulties
You have a less common or sensitive concern
(for example, compulsive sexual behaviour concerns, or medication-related sexual side effects) and you want specialist guidance and appropriate signposting.
You’ve had symptoms or worries you’re not sure how to explain
and you want a calm, non-judgemental conversation with a specialist.
You’ve noticed changes in sexual function
such as difficulty getting or keeping an erection (ED), ejaculation concerns (too fast, delayed, or not happening), low libido, or pain during sex.
What we treat
We help adults with sexual health and sexual function concerns. If you’re not sure what’s going on, that’s very common — we’ll talk it through with you.
Male sexual function
- Trouble getting or keeping an erection (erectile dysfunction / ED)
- Ejaculation concerns (too quick, delayed, or not happening)
- Low sex drive / low libido
- Worries about sexual thoughts or behaviour feeling hard to control
- Sexual side effects from medication (including some antidepressants)
- Less common concerns — you can ask us privately and we’ll guide you
Female sexual function
- Pain during sex
- Difficulty with penetration (including vaginismus)
- Low sex drive / low libido
- Ongoing sexual discomfort
- Relationship or intimacy concerns linked to sex
Sexual health (all genders)
- STI tests and sexual health checks
- STI diagnosis and treatment (if needed)
- PrEP advice for HIV prevention (if suitable)
- Clear, practical sexual health advice and reassurance
Your pathway to better sexual health
We offer a few different ways to access this service, depending on what you need. Everything is confidential and discreet, and your care is coordinated by our specialist team.
Sexual function consultation
Best if you’re dealing with a sexual function concern, such as erectile dysfunction (ED), ejaculation worries, pain during sex / vaginismus, low libido, or relationship difficulties linked to sex.
Your first appointment (up to 60 minutes) may include:
- A careful, respectful discussion about your symptoms and health history
- Any checks or blood tests if needed (for example, hormones)
- A clear plan with next steps
- Referral to sex therapy or relationship counselling if it would help
Sexual health screening (STI testing)
Best if you want a confidential STI test, sexual health check, or advice about risk and prevention.
- No referral needed
- Testing, results, and next steps are managed in one place
- Clear guidance on treatment if needed
Sex therapy & relationship counselling (book on its own)
Best if your main concern is anxiety around sex, intimacy, confidence, communication, or relationship stress.
- Our specialist sex therapists offer structured sessions focused on sexual concerns. Sessions are available in person or remotely, so patients across the UK can access support.
Book an appointment
Choose an available date and time and book your appointment in minutes.
No bookable doctors match your criteria.
FAQs
You can book an appointment through any of the following options:
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Email us at info@lips.org.uk
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Call us at +44 (0) 207 164 6114.
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Book directly through our website.
Self-Pay
Booking Online:
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Debit or credit card (Visa & Mastercard)
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Apple Pay or Google Pay
Booking Over the Phone:
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A secure online payment link, shared by the medical assistant.
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Alternatively, you can provide your card details over the phone to our medical assistant for a secure one-time card payment.
Insured:
You must provide the following details at the time of booking, either online, over the phone or via email:
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Insurer name
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Authorisation code
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Membership number
STI tests usually include a blood test and either a swab test from the vagina or a urine sample. If you are experiencing a rash or break in the skin in the genital area, a swab for STIs can be taken directly from the rash, blister or ulcer.
This depends on the test. Most results are available within 24-48 hours. Results of tests which require specialist methods or sending to a reference lab, can take longer to come back.
Yes. Although vaginal discharge could be normal, it can be a sign of sexual infections such as Chlamydia or Gonorrhoea or non-sexual infections such as bacterial vaginosis or thrush. It is important to remember STIs do not always cause symptoms, hence we recommend regular testing.
HIV, short for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is a virus that upon entering the body affects the immune system, our bodies defense against infections. If not controlled, overtime this defense will start to fail and infections which would not have been dangerous otherwise (known as opportunistic infections) can find a way to affect the body and cause diseases. The virus is dependent on living cells and does not survive outside human body (such as surfaces).
HIV can be transmitted in different ways: unprotected vaginal or anal sexual contact, blood products, sharing needles or during pregnancy from mother to fetus.
With effective treatment available nowadays, majority of people living with HIV have \u201Cundetectable\u201D virus in their blood. This means the virus has been suppressed to a level which cannot be seen on a lab test. Undetectable = Untranmittable (U=U) is a revolutionary and empowering message. It means the risk of HIV transmission to others in people with undetectable virus is ZERO.
Although there have been few cases of HIV cure, sadly there is no cure for HIV available yet. The cases which reported cure had very unique circumstances and had extreme treatments for other conditions; something that cannot be done on for others living with HIV as it will cause more harm.
Despite the above, studies for HIV cure continue and there is hope. In the meantime, effective treatment with daily pills or more recently injectable treatment have helped people with HIV live a normal and healthy life.
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a virus called Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). There are two types of the virus, HSV 1 and HSV 2. Genital herpes can be caused by either of them and the UK is most commonly caused by HSV1.
The virus can cause blisters or sores in the genital area, which may look similar to cold sores or different and they are usually painful. You should speak to a sexual health specialist if you notice a sore in the genital area or worried about herpes.
Oral antiviral tablets can help. They are most effective if started early. Once the sores begin to scab and heal, antivirals offer little or no help. Antiviral creams or ointments are not recommended for genital herpes.
Erectile Dysfunction (ED) can be caused by organic causes, meaning problems with blood flow, nerves or hormones, psychogenic causes, such as performance anxiety, or a mix of organic and psychogenic causes. If you are experiencing ED, speak with us as we can offer range of treatments, psychological and medical.
