Safe Sex

Follow the links below to find information on safe sex and how to protect yourself and your partner.

Reviewed January 2012

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Title:   Aboriginal health - sexually transmissible infections
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Indigenous Australians have a higher rate of sexually transmissible infection (STI) than the rest of the community. The most common STIs among Aboriginal people include chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis. Sex education, safe sex and condom use can be difficult messages to spread.
Date:   Dec 2011
Title:   HIV testing
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Early testing, detection and treatment for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) can help people with HIV to stay healthy and delay the onset of complications of HIV infection including AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Treatment aims to control HIV and support the infected person's immune system. A blood test can show if you have HIV.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Thinking about having sex for the first time
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   There is no right or wrong time to become sexually active. This fact sheet has information and facts all about sex.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   HIV and men - safe sex
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Men can contract HIV from other men or women. The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is commonly spread through unprotected anal or vaginal intercourse with an infected person. HIV is transmitted by body fluids including blood, ejaculate (cum), pre-ejaculate (pre-cum), female genital fluids (both vaginal and cervical fluid) and breast milk. The best way to stop HIV transmission is to always use a condom when having sex.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Lesbian issues
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   There is nothing wrong with being a lesbian. If you are confused, there are confidential services you can telephone for advice and support. Women in lesbian relationships should practise safe sex, including the use of dental dams for oral sex.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Sex - are you ready
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Sex is a decision that only you can make. It's normal to have a lot of mixed feelings about sex. Don't let anyone intimidate you into having sex. If you decide to have sex, talk to your doctor or go to a Family Planning Association clinic to find out about preventing unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmissible infections.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Gay male issues
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Being a gay man is normal but not always accepted. Young gay people are often scared to show their sexuality because there is a lot of pressure to be straight. Young men or men who think they might be homosexual or gay can contact confidential services to talk to someone about sexuality. Sex is always a big step for a young gay man, and safe sex is very important.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Partying safely - sex
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Partying is fun, but it can put you at risk of sexual assault. Being drunk or misusing drugs can also lead to unplanned and unsafe sex. Be prepared, don't give in to pressure to have unwanted sex and insist on safe sex to protect yourself against accidental pregnancy and sexually transmissible infections (STIs).
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Partying safely - schoolies week
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Partying at schoolies week can be fun, but you need to be aware of the risks. These include accidents, robbery, violence and sexual assault. Think about where you will draw the line on sex, alcohol and drugs, try not to drink too much and agree with your friends to look out for each other.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Taking care of your sexual health
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   If you are sexually active, it is important to have regular visits to a health practitioner to have sexual health checks.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Safe sex
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   'Safe sex' is having sexual contact while minimising the risk that you will get a sexually transmissible infection (STI). Sexual contact that doesn't involve the exchange of semen, vaginal fluids or blood between partners is considered to be safe sex. If used correctly, condoms can dramatically reduce the risk of most sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancy.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Interventions for encouraging sexual behaviours intended to prevent cervical cancer
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Young women are at high risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that can cause cervical cancer. High rates of STIs among young people highlight a need for effective strategies to prevent ...
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Theory-based interventions for contraception
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Theories and models help explain how behavior change occurs. HIV-prevention research has used theories and models. Programs to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are often based on behavioral science. The health field has used many theories ...
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   Safer sex
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   If you're sexually active or thinking about having sex, information that will help you make the right choices. it's really important to make sure it is safer sex.
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   HIV and women - safe sex
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Safe sex is important to protect women from a range of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) including the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). In relationships where one partner is HIV positive and the other is not, safe sex is still possible. Talk with your doctor, health worker or AIDS organisation about how you can practice safer sex.
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   HIV and AIDS
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV is spread by sexual intercourse without a condom and by sharing needles, syringes and other injecting equipment. HIV can also be spread by blood transfusion, but the risk is extremely low in developed countries. It may take several years from HIV infection to the development of AIDS. There is no vaccine or cure for HIV or AIDS, but drug treatments and other therapies can manage HIV-related illnesses and AIDS.
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   Sex education - talking to teenagers
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Young people need accurate information about sex and sexuality if they are to negotiate sexual relationships safely and responsibly. Sexuality education should cover a variety of topics, including the biology of sex and reproduction, relationships, sexuality, contraception and sexually transmissible infections (STIs). The most influential role models for a young person are their parents or carers.
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   Thinking about having sex?
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   This factsheet has information about deciding when to have a sexual relationship and having safe sex.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   FAQs about sex
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   It is easy to be confused about sex. This fact sheet sets the record straight on some of the most common questions.
Date:   Dec 2011
Title:   Safe partying
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   Wanting to go out and party is a normal rite of passage for most young people. There are a few simple things that you can do to have fun in a safe way.
Date:   Dec 2011

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