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News, Victoria

Drama Downunder encourages seasonal STI testing in latest campaign

April 14, 2021 Jesse Jones

"We’re revisiting one of our more popular campaigns to remind folks that with every new season, it’s time to get a sexual health test.”

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International, News

Surge in HIV information searches and tests after series It’s a Sin

February 9, 2021February 9, 2021 Jesse Jones

A UK HIV charity has given more tests than ever before.

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Tagged HIV, Olly Alexander, Omari Douglas, Russell T Davies, sexual health, television, Terrence Higgins Trust, United KingdomLeave a comment
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International, News

Research reveals motivations behind condom use among PrEP users

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 Jesse Jones

The new study asked dozens of men why they did or did not choose to use condoms.

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Tagged Amsterdam, condoms, conference, Hanne Zimmerman, health, HIV, Netherlands, research, sexual health, studyLeave a comment
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Advice, Features

Ask a Sexologist: Arousal, orgasms, and ejaculation

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 Richelle Menzies

Expert Richelle Menzies answers more of your sex questions.

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Features

Pleasure and pain: Playing it safe in BDSM

January 5, 2021January 14, 2021 Jodine Derena Butler

Safety in BDSM may seems like a contradiction in terms, but it sets the scene for all play.

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Tagged BDSM, drugs, kink, sex, sex work, sexual healthLeave a comment
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Advice, Features

Ask a Sexologist: Disappearing dicks, measuring up, and disability

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 Richelle Menzies

Our resident sexologist Richelle Menzies answers more of your questions on sex, relationships, and sexuality.

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Tagged disability, relationships, sex, sex toys, sexologist, sexual healthLeave a comment
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National, News

Syphilis contacts at high risk of HIV and other STIs: study

December 7, 2020December 7, 2020 Jesse Jones

New research shows people with partners who have had syphilis are likely to test positive for other infections.

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Tagged conference, HIV, research, sexual health, study, syphilisLeave a comment
National, News

Sexual health conference focusing on COVID impact

November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 Jesse Jones

This year’s Australasian HIV & AIDS and Sexual Health Conferences are being held online.

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National, News

Experts urge resuming PrEP use following pandemic lockdown

October 10, 2020October 10, 2020 Jesse Jones

“Australia’s success in containing COVID-19 must not be at the expense of containing epidemics such as HIV.”

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Tagged ACON, Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations, COVID-19, Darryl O’Donnell, HIV, Kirby Institute, Nicolas Parkhill, pandemic, PrEP, sex, sexual health, Simon Ruth, Thorne Harbour HealthLeave a comment
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National, News

Australian charity gives $1 million to HIV prevention drug access

September 7, 2020 Jesse Jones

Community organisations have praised Prepped Smart and Healthy for its work.

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Tagged charity, HIV, Joseph Tesoriero, PrEP, PrEP Access Now, Prepped Smart and Healthy, sexual health, Simon Ruth, Thorne Harbour HealthLeave a comment
News, Western Australia

Perth man jailed for five years over HIV non-disclosure

September 7, 2020September 7, 2020 Jesse Jones

Four of the man’s sexual partners have tested positive.

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Advice, Features, Opinion

Ask a Sexologist: Bedroom toys, orgasms, and GILFs

August 17, 2020January 5, 2021 Richelle Menzies

Sexologist Richelle Menzies answers your questions about attraction, sex, and relationships.

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News, Queensland

School responds to backlash over ‘God hates homosexuals’ book

August 6, 2020August 6, 2020 Jesse Jones

The college’s sex education program taught that gay people are sinners and women invite rape.

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Tagged Brisbane, education, homophobia, Moreton Bay Boys' College, religion, school, sexologist, sexual health, transphobia, young peopleLeave a comment
National, News

Australia set to wipe out hepatitis C this decade

July 29, 2020July 29, 2020 Jesse Jones

New drugs and government strategies have Australia on track to eliminate the virus.

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Tagged Carrie Fowlie, government, health, hepatitis, Hepatitis Australia, Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, sexual health, vaccination, World Hepatitis DayLeave a comment
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National, News

Zero positive chlamydia tests in Vic amid national STI drop

July 20, 2020July 20, 2020 Jesse Jones

Chlamydia is at an all-time low across Australia.

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New South Wales, News

Migrant men left behind in ‘extraordinary’ HIV testing improvements

July 10, 2020 Jesse Jones

Gay and bi men are testing twice as often as a decade ago.

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