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A new at-home test will soon be available for chlamydia and gonorrhoea. Here’s what to know

Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has recently approved a self-test kit for chlamydia and gonorrhoea for women and other people with a vagina.

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PT 141 Peptide Pros and Cons: Understanding Its Benefits And Risks

Are you curious about PT 141 peptide? This intriguing compound has been making waves in the world of wellness and sexual health. Many people are turning to it for a variety of reasons, from enhancing intimacy to improving emotional well-being. But like anything else, it's essential to understand both its…

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World Aids Day: I’m scared to tell my partner I’m HIV positive – how do I go about it?

It’s a big conversation to tackle, but there’s support available. By Ella Walker.

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Banksy’s iconic Well Hung Lover to be sold with Bristol building it is painted on

The ‘Well Hung Lover’ appeared on the side of a sexual health clinic in 2006

The Independent UK

STI rates are increasing among midlife and older adults. We need to talk about it

Globally, the rates of common sexually transmissible infections (STIs) are increasing among people aged over 50. In some cases, rates are rising faster than among younger people.

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Australian women to get home self tests for chlamydia and gonorrhoea – but experts urge caution

People with genital or pelvic symptoms may feel a sense of false reassurance with a negative result, sexual health expert warns

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Bonnie Blue Teams Up With Aussie Sexual Health Org To Stop The Spread Of Gonorrhoea At Schoolies

"I know it's not the most glamorous conversation but with Schoolies on the horizon, it's the perfect time to.”

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Doctor denies carrying out sexual health tests on women for Mohamed al-Fayed

Dr Ann Coxon was named by victims in a BBC investigation as carrying out ‘intrusive’ medical tests

The Independent UK

London freshers warned to protect against STIs amid high transmission in capital

Young adults in London are more likely to have an STI than other regions

Evening Standard

GMC urged to investigate doctors over Harrods sexual health test claims

Women who accuse Mohamed Al Fayed of sexual assault say their examination results were shared with company

The Guardian - UK

'I was checked for my purity with sexual health exam at Mohamed Al Fayed's request', ex-Harrods worker says

‘I felt scared and sick,’ says Natacha, who alleged she was abused by the former Harrods chairman

Evening Standard

The importance of sexual health: All you should know

As I sit in my clinic, day in and day out, I'm reminded of the profound impact that sexual health has on our overall well-being. It's a topic that's often shrouded in taboo, but one that deserves our attention and care. In my years of practice, I've seen first-hand the…

The Times of India

How condomless sex is driving the increase in STIs in Europe – and what can be done about it

September still holds that back-to-school feeling for many of us, no matter how long ago we left the classroom. For many young people looking forward to freshers’ week or returning to their studies, though, the continuing rise in sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) might be good reason to revise guidance on safer…

The Conversation

Why France wants to make it easier than ever to get tested for STIs

As of this month, getting tested for the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in France no longer requires a prescription – and if you're under 26, it's entirely free. The changes come amid a worrying rise in gonorrhoea, syphilis and other diseases passed on through sex.

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The 14 things parents should and shouldn’t say to teenagers about sex

Talking to teens about sex can be embarrassing for both parties

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'We knew this would come': Expert on what mpox outbreak might mean for Scotland

AN expert has warned that Scotland may struggle to cope with an increase in demand for sexual health services if the mpox outbreak spreads to the UK.

Evening Standard

London's gonorrhoea rate doubles in decade amid warning of antibiotic resistant cases

Analysis shows diagnostic rate of STI has jumped 133% in ten-year period

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Gonorrhoea getting more drug-resistant and ‘may become untreatable’

Rise in super-strength cases in England reaches highest level since records began, UKHSA says

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The Independent UK

Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea cases are on the rise, officials warn

Rates of Syphilis increased by almost 10 per cent in 2023 compared to 2022

Evening Standard

Is this the start of a sexual health revolution? Meet the London mums behind a new sextech app

Georgia Di Mattos and Bianca Dunne have launched a new app called Zults to help polyamorists and people in open relationships look after their sexual health. Emma Loffhagen meets them

The National (Scotland)

Gonorrhoea cases hit record high in Scotland last year, figures show

GONORRHOEA cases in Scotland reached record levels last year, according to the latest figures.

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Cervical screening is for 25+ but here's the important reason why your teen needs to know all about it before then, according to a doctor

Although cervical screening doesn't begin until the age of 25, falling uptake and misinformation around the procedure make early education crucial - a sexual health specialist shares why you should discuss this with your teen.

The Conversation

Philly has highest STI rates in the country – improving sex ed in schools and access to at-home testing could lower rates

Philadelphia ranks No. 1 among U.S. cities for new sexually transmitted infections – STIs – according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Conversation

‘It made me feel judged’: why it’s harder to get sexual healthcare if you practice consensual non-monogamy

Consensual non-monogamy is a surprisingly popular relationship style. Some research from North America suggests as many as one in 20 people may be in a polyamorous, swinging or open relationship – with one in five saying they’d like to try it.

The Times of India

TOI Health News Morning Briefing| New COVID variant KP.3 on loose, groundwater in Himachal town is carcinogenic agents, reasons why India is becoming a cancer hot spot, and more

Welcome to TOI health news morning briefing. Today’s highlights include the rise of the new COVID-19 variant, KP.3, now responsible for over 25% of cases in the US, surpassing the JN.1 variant. Meanwhile, a recent WHO report reveals India faced 1.41 million new cancer cases in 2022, leading to over…

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