A conference aimed at improving sexual health is being staged on Teesside.
Delegates from around the country will gather at South Cleveland Hospital, Middlesbrough, on Saturday, for the second Teesside Sexual Health Conference.
Chaired by Dr Ian Holby, consultant in public health and communicable diseases at Tees Health Authority, the event boasts international speakers.
Various important aspects of sexual health will be discussed, including issues faced by adult survivors of child sexual abuse, psychosexual problems in men and women, and the challenge of sexually transmitted diseases to modern society.
Two workshops will explore communication skills in matters of sexual health and contraception.
Organiser, Dr Abayomi Opaneye, said: "This is a great opportunity to spread the message about sexual health and help shatter the stigma.
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