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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

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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

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…

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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.

Radio France Internationale

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

Talking to teens about sex can be embarrassing for both parties

The Independent UK

'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.

The National (Scotland)

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

Evening Standard

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

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

The Guardian - 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

The Independent UK

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

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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.

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The Independent UK

Gonorrhoea and syphilis cases are soaring – here’s what you need to know

People should get tested as soon as possible

Evening Standard

Almost a third of sexually transmitted infections in England recorded in London

Overall number of new STIs diagnosed in the capital jumped by 28% last year

The Conversation

Why using dating apps for public health messaging is an ethical dilemma

Dating apps are not just about finding love or hooking up. They’re becoming increasingly important in the communication of public health messaging, particularly sexual health.

The Guardian - AU

Worried about a bump on your date’s penis? There’s an app for that – but not everyone is convinced

Company behind app says no personal information is collected but experts warn of ‘how easily’ data can be hacked

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'Sex education in schools is failing' as young people turn to porn to learn, research shows - here's how to approach the topic with your kids

A new report has highlighted some alarming trends and recommended how government can step in

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Christina Aguilera Advocates For Sexual Wellness And Empowerment For Women.

Christina Aguilera advocates for women's sexual empowerment through her brand Playground, promoting awareness and inclusivity in sexual health.

The Guardian - UK

‘It is shameful’: why the return of Victorian-era diseases to the UK alarms health experts

There has been a surge in cases of scabies and measles – both highly contagious – as well as rickets and scurvy, conditions we thought had been eradicated. Are public health cuts to blame?

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