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What to do if you have unprotected sex at a festival


Have fun, but remember that there’s help if you need it (Picture: Ella Byworth for Metro.co.uk)

Woken up in a tent that smells of stale beer, sweat and regret?

You’re not the only one; festivals are breeding grounds for casual sex and it’s understandable.

There are thousands of people, all of whom are there to have a good time, listen to music and party – and where there’s alcohol, there’s lowered inhibitions.

If it’s a longer festival, like Glastonbury – which ends tomorrow night – you’re also spending days in a camp ground with these like-minded souls and there’s a strong possibility that you might meet someone.

We’re all for having a good time (both in the bedroom/tent and outside of it), but it’s important to stay safe.

If you’ve had unprotected sex and are concerned about the consequences – especially if you’re in the middle of a field – here are some tips on how you can access sexual health services without having to leave the festival.

All festivals, whether week-long or day events, are required to offer medical assistance and first aid on site.

However, what services will be offered depends on the length of the festival.

For instance, at Glastonbury, there is an extensive offering including but not limited to an emergency department, X-ray facility, doctor and nurse consultations, emergency dental, psychiatric and substance misuse services and two dispensing pharmacies (where you can likely buy condoms and emergency contraception).

Other festivals, such as London-based one-day events like SW4 and Lovebox have medical teams on-site, but as you’re not staying over and these are in close proximity to hospitals, the teams generally only deal with minor injuries or incidents relating to substance abuse or excessive alcohol consumption.

If you have unprotected sex at day festival, it’s recommended that you visit your local GP or a walk-in clinic for help.

Meanwhile at Isle of Wight Festival, which is held at Seaclose Park in Newport, festival-goers have access to doctors, nurses, paramedics and emergency care practitioners. What’s more, you can also find a hospital, a walk-in medical tent and pharmacies on the festival grounds.

If you’re unsure what services are available at a festival, you can find this information on the brand’s website – or if you’re already there, ask a team member or security staff for help.

Above all, if sex is on the agenda and you’re concerned about sexual health, pack condoms.

That way, all you’re taking home from the festival is great memories.

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