Spring is a wonderful time of the year, reminding us after the dark and cold nights we have endured, of the earth's fertility. Trees begin to sprout new leaves after their winter hibernation. The early morning birdsong becomes more varied as increasing numbers and species join the dawn choir. And all around the animal kingdom too, fertility and birth is a huge part of this time of year. It is no coincidence that the British Family Planning Association (fpa) chose the week of 12-18th February as their 'Contraceptive Awareness Week'. Not only does this week contain St Valentine’s Day, our annual celebration of romantic love, but it also signifies the start of the spring, traditionally the season of fertility and reproduction. And it seems that many of us Brits don't have much of a clue when it comes to matters of a sexual nature. If you have been watching the health press over the last couple of weeks, you will have seen a number of articles on this very issue. Indeed, on the 12th of February, the fpa published a survey that demonstrated a worryingly poor understanding of the reproductive cycles of both men and women, and a lack of awareness of how to properly use contraception by the British Public. Another piece of research published by the Marie Stopes charity at the start of the month, reported that in January 2007 there was a huge increase in the number of abortions when compared to the same period in previous years. Not only that, in the period from 1996 to 2005 the number of positive diagnoses of sexually transmitted infections rose by 60% in UK GUM clinics. All of this information suggests that despite sex education being compulsory in schools, and the easy access to information via the internet, the British public is still ignorant on how to protect against unwanted pregnancy and avoidable diseases. At MyHealthPortal, we are committed to providing you with clear and easily understood information for your sexual health. You can even use our interactive participatory platform to ask specific questions, request clarification on a topic or request one of our team to direct you to our recommended articles and information. MyHealthPortal, wants to hear from you about your everyday health - Anytime.