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Follow the links below to find information on safe sex and how to protect yourself and your partner.
Reviewed January 2009
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Facts about sex
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inspire foundation
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It is easy to be confused about sex. There are so many mixed messages and myths surrounding it - it is not easy to tell what is right and what is not. This factsheet sets the record straight on some of the most common questions.
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Jun 2009
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HIV testing
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Better Health Channel
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Early testing, detection and treatment for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) can help people with HIV to stay healthy and delay the onset of complications 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.
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May 2009
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HIV and men - safe sex
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Mar 2009
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Dams
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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A dam, or dental dam, can be used during oral sex - involving contact between the mouth and labia, vagina or anus - to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It is a thin sheet of latex that covers the genital area.
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Feb 2009
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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is a serious health problem for women. It can cause infertility (inability to get pregnant) due to scarring of the fallopian tubes.
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Feb 2009
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Theory-based interventions for contraception
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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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 ...
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Jan 2009
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Safe sex
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Sex can be part of any stage of a woman's life. Many women may not have a partner, some may be in same-sex relationships or may have a partner with ill health.
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Dec 2008
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Safe partying
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Inspire Foundation
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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. Check out this fact sheet for more info.
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Oct 2008
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Unprotected sex
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Queensland Health
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Sometimes people feel that having unprotected sex enhances their experience of intimacy with their partner. While this may be the case, unprotected sex can involve risks. These include unintended pregnancies, and the transmission of sexually transmissible infections (STIs).
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Oct 2008
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HIV - women
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Queensland Health
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The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the virus that can lead to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). The number of women with HIV infection and AIDS has been increasing worldwide. Stereotypes associated with AIDS can prevent women, and their healthcare providers, from seeing themselves at risk for HIV infection. AIDS is not a gay or straight or a male or female disease. AIDS is a human disease.
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Oct 2008
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Genital herpes - can you have a sexual relationship?
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Queensland Health
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The herpes simplex virus causes genital herpes. There are many types of herpes viruses. Both herpes simplex type 1 (HSV1) and herpes simplex type 2 (HSV2) can infect the genital area. HSV1 commonly causes 'cold sores', and tends to occur in the upper half of the body, mainly around the lips and mouth.
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Oct 2008
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Safer sex
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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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.
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Oct 2008
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Prevention of AIDS and HIV
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HealthInsite Topic Page
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Links to information about how to prevent HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection and AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).
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Sep 2008
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HIV and AIDS: 12 common questions answered
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myDr
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How does HIV lead to AIDS? Is there an HIV vaccine? How can you avoid HIV infection? Find answers to all these questions and more here.
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Aug 2008
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Safe sex
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Better Health Channel
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'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 unwanted pregnancy.
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Jul 2008
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Teenagers - sexual behaviour
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Better Health Channel
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The sexual behaviour of young people (teenagers) in Australia is recorded in the 2002 results of the third National Survey of Australian Secondary Students, HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health. Unsafe sex practices and unwanted pregnancy are significant health issues for Australian teenagers.
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Jul 2008
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Thinking about having sex for the first time
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Inspire Foundation
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There is no right or wrong time to become sexually active - it varies for each person. This factsheet includes information about why you might or might not decide to become sexually active, facts about first time sex and what happens after you have sex.
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Jul 2008
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Taking care of your sexual health
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Inspire Foundation
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If you are sexually active, it is important to have regular visits to a health practitioner to have sexual health checks. This factsheet includes information about what happens and what questions you might like to ask.
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| Date: |
Jul 2008
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| Title: |
Thinking about having sex?
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| Publisher: |
Inspire Foundation
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This fact sheet has information about deciding when to have a sexual relationship and having safe sex.
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Jul 2008
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