The Union of Students of Ireland is urging 'safe sex' this Valentine's Day.

USI has teamed up with the HSE to launch the 2017 Sexual Health Awareness Guidance campaign - (SHAG).

tThe campaign is all about educating and supporting students about safe sex and issues of consent.

USI President Annie Hoey says HSE figures show a 1.5 per cent increase in Chlamydia infections last year.