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    • Professor Jane Hocking

    Head, Sexual Health Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne

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    Health & Medicine

    Yes, older people are having sex – we need to talk about it

    Rates of sexually transmitted infection (STI) are growing faster among older Australians than among younger people, pointing to the need for tailored information campaigns

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    Health & Medicine

    Hooking up in lockdown

    A new study shows that the Australian COVID-19 lockdown did impact on our sexual behaviour – but the need for reproductive health services remains during the pandemic

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    Health & Medicine

    Why is no-one talking about safe sex for the over 60s?

    Divorce is on the rise among older Australians, and so are STI rates as they start dating again - but it’s not being discussed at the GP (or anywhere else)

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    Health & Medicine

    We need to talk about chlamydia

    A surprise finding from a major study of chlamydia testing in GPs has led researchers to recommend a renewed focus on better management of this common infection

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