Holiday contraception: our guide to staying safe abroad

Practice safe sex on holiday

Accidents can happen in the heat of the moment - especially when there's booze involved and the time zone difference to consider if you're on the Pill - so we need to be extra careful when it comes to sex abroad.

It's better to take the necessary precautions with you than bring a nasty surprise home.

What with all those scantily-clad bodies around, it's no wonder our sex drives go into overdrive when we're on our hols. And while there's no reason not to enjoy yourself, you do need to maintain good habits when it comes to contraception and protection.

See what precautions you need to take, test your knowledge with our true or false quiz, and see what our gynaecologist has to say about staying safe on holiday.