There are 2 simple steps to getting your instant sexual health information via SMS.

 

For first time users:

 

Step One

SMS the message “sexinfo” to 19SEXTXT (19739898).

 

You will then receive an instant reply with the following Menu Options:

 

A1 – for info on STIs

A2 – for info on oral sex

A3 – if you think you are pregnant

A4 – if you have missed a pill

A5 – if your condom has broken

A6 – for info on emergency contraception

A7 – for info on unprotected sex

A8 – for info on unprotected anal sex

A9 – for info specifically on chlamydia

A10 – for info specifically on HIV

 

Step Two

 

From the Menu Options list, select the subject you would like information on and SMS the corresponding Menu Option number to 19SEXTXT.

 

For example:

 

If you SMS “A1” to 19SEXTXT, you will receive an instant reply containing information on STIs.

 

We recommend you save the Menu Options list in your phone so that you have them handy next time you need them.

 

Once you become familiar with the service and Menu Options you can access information by texting the Menu Option directly to 19SEXTXT. For example, for information regarding oral sex skip the first step and text A2 directly to 19SEXTXT.

 

Trouble Shooting

 

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Should you have difficulty using the service you can text HELP to 19SEXTXT and you will receive the following message:

 

HELP

 

Wlcme 2 sextxt. SMS ‘sexinfo’ to 19SEXTXT. 4 mr info or 2 spk to an advisr call 1300 739 898 (local call cost) or vst www.sextxt.org.au. Cost 55c per msg sent