Explainer: what is herpes?
When it comes to sexual health, the virus that causes those tingling blisters and angry sores of genital herpes is often the most reviled and feared.
Most cases of genital herpes in humans are caused…
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HIV drugs for prevention: a game changer for sex workers?
It’s been known for some time that antiretroviral medicines could have a role in preventing HIV as well as treating it. Now, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of an antiretroviral…
A ripe old age: the joy of sex later in life (just don’t forget the condoms)
Why is it that when we combine the words “sex” and “older people” there’s a reaction of surprise, unease and awkwardness?
Is it because we believe older people don’t have sex? Or don’t have sexual fantasies…
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HIV rates stable but chlamydia cases skyrocket
Australia’s rates of HIV infection have remained stable for the last five years but gonorrhoea cases shot up 25% last year…
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Infections cause one in six cancers
One in six cancers are caused by largely treatable or preventable infections, according to new research.
The research looked…
NSW sex industry healthiest in the world
Sex workers in NSW are among the healthiest in the world, new research shows.
According to the University of NSW, condom…
New molecule blocks chlamydia
A new therapy could soon limit the the damage caused by chlamydia, according to US university researchers.
Researchers have…
