Sexual Health
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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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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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Superbug gonorrhoea: should we be afraid?
We know sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhoea are on the rise, and so is antibiotic resistance. If nothing else is available, would you accept the harsh treatments of the past?
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Taking the ‘sex’ out of sexually transmissible infections
In a world where sex and sexuality are more public than ever, how can we overcome the persistent stigma attached to sexually transmissible infections?
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Growing nerves to restore erectile function
Research is showing that a new microsurgery procedure to regrow nerves to the penis severed during a prostatectomy can successfully restore a man’s ability to have an erection
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The birth of syphilis surveillance in Melbourne
More than a century ago, Melbourne was at the forefront of measuring the spread of syphilis using principles which remain relevant today as the disease makes a comeback
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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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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