Your Guide To Sexual Health Centres In Hong Kong

Here is everything you need to know about sexual health centres in Hong Kong, from what to expect before and after check-ups to specific clinic locations!

The World Health Organisation defines sexual health as a state of all-around well-being in relation to your sexuality. This doesn’t just imply the absence of disease and dysfunction; positivity and respect are also required in order to have pleasurable and safe sexual experiences that are free from violence and discrimination. RuPaul said it best: taking care of your own sexual health should be a priority before you get down and dirty with someone else. Hong Kong may not be the most sexually liberated city, but you shouldn’t feel embarrassed for wanting to lead a healthy sex life. Curious to learn more? We’re here to help you find the resources you need.

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What To Expect When Visiting A Sexual Health Centre

Before you go

A prior appointment and doctor’s referral are not required at public clinics. Registration usually ends half-an-hour to an hour before closing time, but your wait will vary by location and time — so be sure to arrive early! All public clinics listed are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. If you choose to go to a private clinic, you should call ahead to enquire if they provide the service you require and to make an appointment. Unless you have an emergency, most private clinics will be unable to see you if you just walk in. The Family Planning Association’s Youth Health Care Centres, in particular, only provide services to unmarried women under the age of 26.

Both public and private clinics will test for syphilis, gonorrhoea, non-gonococcal urethritis, genital herpes, genital warts, pubic lice, chlamydia and HIV/AIDS. These tests will be performed through urine and blood tests, swabs and visual examination (try to avoid going for a general check-up while menstruating. Emergency contraceptives, counselling and vaccines are more typically found at private clinics. Though we believe that you should spare no cost for your health, the clinics listed below offer services that fit a range of budgets — from free testing at public clinics, to comprehensive packages costing over $1,000.

What to bring

No matter where you choose to go, you must have your HKID card, or at least a form of photo identification. You will then need to register your information at reception and most clinics will provide you with a card for future visits. Some clinics may require a doctor’s referral and previous health records.

During your visit

A nurse or doctor will speak to you privately about your health and sexual history. The questions may elicit a red face, but from our experiences the staff are quite open-minded and helpful. They’ll talk you through different methods of birth control, different STI/STDs and how they can be treated, and will try their best to make you feel comfortable, no matter the reason for your visit. Their bedside manner is highly professional as well.

Results

You’ll be given results straight away for chlamydia and gonorrhoea and the nurse will chat to you about anything else that may be flagged at this stage, including performing follow-ups to previous sexual partners to get checked. For everything else, though it may be nerve-wracking, patience is key. You will have to return to the social hygiene clinics after 3 weeks in person to get your results, as its policy does not allow notification over call or text. Private clinics are generally faster and you can choose to be notified with a simple phone call.

What’s next?

If all is well, keep on keeping on! If not, don’t fret — we’ve all been there. Not only can you speak to a nurse or counsellor, but we urge you to reach out to friends or family. If you want to learn more or even just grab some info for your partner, both public and private clinics offer educational services. We recommend you get screened after every new partner, or at least every three to six months. If you’ve had unprotected sex or are experiencing any new symptoms, the only risk is not knowing! Last but not least, wrapping it before tapping it isn’t the only thing that keeps sex healthy and safe —  you and your partner(s) must also give and receive consent!

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Where To Go For A Sexual Health Check-Up

Public Clinics

• Chai Wan Social Hygiene Clinic, West Wing LG5, Specialist Out-patient Block, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, 3 Lok Man Road, Chai Wan, Hong Kong
• Wan Chai Female Social Hygiene Clinic, 6/F & 7/F, Tang Chi Ngong Specialist Clinic, 284 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong (Registration office is on 6/F)
• Yau Ma Tei Female Social Hygiene Clinic, 3/F, Yau Ma Tei Jockey Club Polyclinic, 145 Battery Street, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon, Hong Kong
• Yung Fung Shee Social Hygiene Clinic, 4/F, Yung Fung Shee Memorial Centre, 79 Cha Kwo Ling Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
• Tuen Mun Social Hygiene Clinic, 5/F, Tuen Mun Eye Centre, 4 Tuen Lee Street, Tuen Mun, New Territories, Hong Kong
• Fanling Social Hygiene Clinic, 6/F, Fanling Health Centre, 2 Pik Fung Road, Fanling, New Territories, Hong Kong

More resources for women’s sexual health and support can be found here.

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Private Clinics

• The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong, various locations across Hong Kong, www.famplan.org.hk
• Neo-Health Medical Centre, Unit 1106, 11/F, WorldWide House, 19 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong, www.neohealth.com.hk
• Central Health, various locations across Hong Kong, www.centralhealth.com.hk
• Optimal Family Health, 7/F, Shun Ho Tower, 24-30 Ice House Street, Central, Hong Kong, www.optimalfamilyhealth.com.hk
• Hong Kong AIDS Foundation, Private locations in Central, Shau Kei Wan and Lai Chi Kok, call 2513 0513 to make an appointment, www.aids.org.hk
• AIDS Concern, Flat B, 3/F, Fu Lee Commercial Building, 14-20 Pilkem Street, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong, www.aidsconcern.org.hk

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Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in March 2016, and was most recently updated in March 2025 by Veena Raghunath, with thanks to Ines Fung for her contribution.