What is Sexual Health?

The World Health Organization defines sexual health as a state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being in relation to sexuality. While there are many important aspects to sexual health, De Pere Health Department’s primary role in promoting sexual health is surveillance, education, and prevention regarding sexually transmitted diseases or infections (STD or STI) including syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV/AIDS. Below are some resources for you to consider:

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Learn about different types of STDs

Prevent STDs

Find condoms

  • Stop by the safety station in front of De Pere Health Department in City Hall (335 S Broadway) for FREE condoms
  • COASTERS & CONDOMS: De Pere Health Department is partnering with select bars and gas stations to provide free condoms and educational materials. See below for participating locations (please call 920-339-4054 if any of these locations are out of condoms and we will restock ASAP). 
    • Gas Stations/Retail (restocked August 2026)  
      • BP: 302 N Broadway St
      • Citgo: 1017 4th St
      • Mobil: 401 Reid St 
      • The Dispo/Holy Smokes: 305 Lande St
    • Bars (restocked August 2026)
      • La Vie Taverne: 421 George St
      • Long Branch Saloon: 334 Main Ave
      • Otters on Birch: 617 Birch St
      • The Woodpecker: 308 Main Ave
  • Mail Order Condoms: De Pere Health Department is partnering with Brown County Public Health and Oneida Nation Community Health Services to provide prevention and sexual health items via mail to City of De Pere residents along with students and residents throughout all of Brown County! Mailed sexual health packets include 6 condoms, 2 lubricate packets, information on condom use, and local testing resources. To request sexual health supplies, please visit: Sexual Health Supply Order Request Form.

  • Visit one of the STD/sexual health testing or services sites below for condoms and prevention information

Notify a partner about an exposure to a STD

  • Anyone who tests positive for a state reportable STD (like chlamydia or gonorrhea) can request their local health department’s help to notify their recent sexual partners confidentially and at no cost
  • If you would like anonymously notify your partners yourself, you can use a confidential text notification tool such as “Tell Your Partner”

Find reduced cost STD/sexual health testing or services near me

Report or treat a STD case