Find information resources about sexual health including key resources, books, and journal articles. This guide is for RCN members including nursing students, nursing support workers, and registered nurses.

• Key Resources
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• Journals

Key Resources Books Journals

Key Resources

Royal College of Nursing (2024) Cervical screening for physically disabled women and autistic women. London: RCN.

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Royal College of Nursing (2023) Female genital mutilation. RCN guidance for sexual health care. London: RCN.

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Royal College of Nursing (2023) Genital examination in women. A resource for skills development and assessment. London: RCN.

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Royal College of Nursing (2022) Sexual and reproductive health: education, training and career progression in nursing and midwifery. London: RCN.

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Royal College of Nursing (2025) Human papillomavirus (HPV): cervical screening and cervical cancer. London: RCN.

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Royal College of Nursing (2024) Sexual and reproductive health competency framework for women cared for in prison. London: RCN.

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Royal College of Nursing (2024) Termination of pregnancy and abortion care. London: RCN.

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Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (2021) HIV: migrant health guide. London: OHID.

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Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (2021) Sexually transmitted infections (STIs): migrant health guide. London: OHID.

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Public Health England (2021) Promoting the sexual health and wellbeing of gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. London: PHE.

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Public Health England (2021) Promoting the sexual health and wellbeing of people from a Black Caribbean background: an evidence-based resource. London: PHE.

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GOV.UK: Sexual and reproductive health.

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Department of Health and Social Care (2021) Towards zero: the HIV action plan for England - 2022 to 2025.

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Department of Health Northern Ireland (2023) Sexual health action plan 2023-2026.

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Scottish Government (2022) Ending HIV transmission in Scotland by 2030. 

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• Delivery plan 2023-2026

Scottish Government (2023) Sexual health and blood borne virus action plan: 2023 to 2026.

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Welsh Government (2023) HIV action plan for Wales 2023 to 2026.

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Books

Ades V (2020) Sexual and gender-based violence: a complete clinical guide. Cham: Springer International.

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Bitzer J and Mahmood T (eds.) (2022) Handbook of contraception and sexual reproductive healthcare. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press.

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Bitzer J and Mahmood T (eds.) (2024) Textbook of contraception, sexual and reproductive health. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press.

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Croston M and Hodgson I (2021) Providing HIV care: lessons from the field for nurses and healthcare practitioners. Cham: Springer International.

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Cristaudo A and Giuliani M (2020) Sexually transmitted infections: advances in understanding and management. Cham: Springer International.

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Everett S (2025) Handbook of contraception and sexual health. 5th edn. London: Routledge.

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Guillebaud J (2020) Contraception today. 9th edn. Boca Raton: CRC Press.

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Henrickson M (2024) HIV, sex and sexuality in later life. Bristol: Policy.

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Hussen S A (ed.) (2020) Sexually transmitted infections in adolescence and young adulthood: a practical guide for clinicians. Cham: Springer International.

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Katz A (2021) Sexuality and illness: a guidebook for health professionals. Milton: Taylor and Francis.

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Percy L and Mansour D (2023) Contraception made easy. 3rd edn. Banbury: Scion.

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Proctor A and Lean H (2024) Sexual health and contraception: a quick reference guide for primary care clinicians. Bridgwater: Class.

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Smith L and Grabovac I (2023) Sexual behaviour and health in older adults. Cham: Springer International.

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Book subject searches

Use these links to see details of books the RCN libraries hold on each topic.

• Gynaecology
• Reproductive health
• Sexual health
• Women's health

Journal articles

Use these links for details of journal articles on each topic.

• Contraception
• Reproductive health
• Sexual health
• Women's health

Journals

Journals of interest for sexual health. Use these links to see details of availability.

• Case Reports in Women's Health
• Reproductive Health
• Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters
• Sexual Medicine