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Tag: sexual health
Ask a Sexologist: Disappearing dicks, measuring up, and disability
Our resident sexologist Richelle Menzies answers more of your questions on sex, relationships, and sexuality.
Syphilis contacts at high risk of HIV and other STIs: study
New research shows people with partners who have had syphilis are likely to test positive for other infections.
Sexual health conference focusing on COVID impact
This year’s Australasian HIV & AIDS and Sexual Health Conferences are being held online.
Experts urge resuming PrEP use following pandemic lockdown
“Australia’s success in containing COVID-19 must not be at the expense of containing epidemics such as HIV.”
Australian charity gives $1 million to HIV prevention drug access
Community organisations have praised Prepped Smart and Healthy for its work.
Perth man jailed for five years over HIV non-disclosure
Four of the man’s sexual partners have tested positive.
Ask a Sexologist: Bedroom toys, orgasms, and GILFs
Sexologist Richelle Menzies answers your questions about attraction, sex, and relationships.
School responds to backlash over ‘God hates homosexuals’ book
The college’s sex education program taught that gay people are sinners and women invite rape.
Australia set to wipe out hepatitis C this decade
New drugs and government strategies have Australia on track to eliminate the virus.
Zero positive chlamydia tests in Vic amid national STI drop
Chlamydia is at an all-time low across Australia.
Migrant men left behind in ‘extraordinary’ HIV testing improvements
Gay and bi men are testing twice as often as a decade ago.
Health experts advise caution in post-lockdown sex
New recommendations highlight the need for vigilance as restrictions begin to be lifted.
Ask a Sexologist: Foot fetishes, porn, and chemsex
Sexologist Richelle Menzies answers your questions about sex and relationships.
Hormone replacement therapy and contraception shortage hits Australia
While the trans community so far seems largely unaffected, estradiol has been in short supply.
NSW health service ACON announces service changes during pandemic
Some services are on hold and others are being delivered online.