Some cities are seeing thousands of infections every month.
Tag: sexual health
80% of women with HIV thought they were not at risk
Women are being urged to test regularly for HIV.
Self-collect tests to make cervical screening easy and private
“The tests are simple to do and are just as effective."
People without Medicare receive funded access to HIV treatment
New cases of HIV have plummeted in Australia.
Experimental HIV ‘cure’ approved for human trials
The new treatment could allow people to stop taking antiretroviral therapy.
Ask a Sexologist: Choosing a lube and telling partners about an STI
Sexologist Richelle Menzies answers more of your sticky questions.
Homophobic backlash over ‘revolting, grotesque’ sexual health campaign
The long-running program has received public complaints over each new iteration.
Transphobia creating barriers to sexual health testing: study
Most trans people have been treated insensitively by health workers.
HIV prevention drug to be free of charge through US insurers
The excessive costs of the drug have kept it out of reach for many at risk.
Cervical screening urged for queer and trans people
All people with a cervix should have the simple test to prevent or identify cancer.
How my friend gained confidence and lived life to the full
After he tested positive for HIV, he did not know how to cope.
My STI struggle after being thrown out of a government hospital
The doctor told me that gays like me should rot in hell.
ACON video shines light on PrEP for Mandarin-speaking communities
“It’s now easier than ever for everyone to play a role in preventing HIV.”
Decriminalising gay sex key to HIV fight, expert says
More than 60 countries still criminalise homosexuality.
Drama Downunder encourages seasonal STI testing in latest campaign
"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.”
Surge in HIV information searches and tests after series It’s a Sin
A UK HIV charity has given more tests than ever before.
Research reveals motivations behind condom use among PrEP users
The new study asked dozens of men why they did or did not choose to use condoms.
Ask a Sexologist: Arousal, orgasms, and ejaculation
Expert Richelle Menzies answers more of your sex questions.
Pleasure and pain: Playing it safe in BDSM
Safety in BDSM may seems like a contradiction in terms, but it sets the scene for all play.
Ask a Sexologist: Disappearing dicks, measuring up, and disability
Our resident sexologist Richelle Menzies answers more of your questions on sex, relationships, and sexuality.