Talking to a health professional about your sexual health can be a little scary but remember, they aren’t there to judge you or your sex life. When you visit a clinic, the staff will ask you questions to help them understand the services that you need. They’ll also ask about any medications you’re taking to make sure that any tests, vaccines or treatments they provide won’t cause problems. For example, if a nurse or doctor asks you for details of your sex life, such as what kind of sex you are having, it is normally to determine what risks there might be for STIs or pregnancy, or what kind of test you might need. If you are under 16, you can still access confidential sexual health services, either through your doctor or a sexual health clinic. They may ask you a few more questions than they would ask a person over 16, but this is because they have a professional duty of care to make sure you are safe. The only reason a medical professional may have to break your confidentiality is if they feel that you, or somebody else, is at risk of harm or danger. They should always discuss their concerns with you and tell you what actions they may need to take first, before telling someone else about your visit. If they do need to talk to somebody about your safety, this is because your wellbeing is their priority and they cannot tell your partner, friends or parents about your visit.