Sexual Health: Fairbridge runs project for Sexual Health Week

"Love Stings" is part of Fairbridge's 1.4m life-skills programme, funded by the Royal Bank of Scotland.

A mixed gender group of eight young people aged 14 to 16 will stay at Loch Nevis Adventure Centre for the week, taking part in discussions and games focusing on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and outdoor adventure activities.

Scott McAlpine, project manager at Fairbridge, said: "The project was developed by staff at our Glasgow centre to address the high level of STIs among young people in Scotland. The project combines the things young people like doing with discussions about sexual health."

Games and activities include orienteering using clues about STIs, a "partner auction" to discuss issues such as body image and "ideal" partners, and a discussion forum to talk about young people's access to services such as emergency contraception and condoms.