Sexual Health

Sexual health involves many things, including: knowing about your body and how it works; understanding the physical, social and emotional changes that come with puberty, pregnancy and ageing; keeping yourself and others safe; and finding information and support when things go wrong, such as an unplanned pregnancy or sexually transmitted infection.

There is information about all these topics here - from responding to children's sexual explorations and behaviours through to an understanding of how to maintain safe and happy adult relationships.

Reviewed September 2012

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Title:   Ying Da Wang tablets
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Analysis undertaken by the TGA Laboratories in Australia has confirmed the presence of therapeutic quantities of sildenafil in Ying Da Wang tablets.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Sexual health and disability
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Due to the diverse range of information that can be covered under sexual health and disability, this fact sheet aims to provide access to organisations and resources that can provide further detail on issues regarding sexual health and disability.,Some of the information available from Family Planning Queensland includes: About Periods - for parents and carers of girls and women with a learning difficulty or disability About Periods - for girls and women with a learning difficulty or disability Contraception - disability Sexuality Education and Asperger's Syndrome for parent and carers Feel Safe -,Queensland Health Health HID : Infections and Parasites : Viral Infections Topic: Sexual Health and Disability Description The range of issues that can be covered under sexual health and disability are diverse.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Sex education - primary school children
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Primary school children need age-appropriate information about bodies, how babies are made, puberty, and sex. Your talks should also start to include topics such as sexual responsibility and relationships. Puberty brings about dramatic physical and emotional changes that may be frightening to an unprepared child.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Parkinson's disease and sexual issues
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Parkinson's disease can affect a person's sexuality through loss of neurological control of body movements or medication side effects. A person may experience reduced sexual feeling and function or an increase in desire (hypersexuality). Communication and professional counselling or medical treatment can help.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Sex education - preschoolers
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   By the age of four, most children are curious about certain sexual issues. Young children need clear, honest and brief answers to their questions about sex, babies and bodies. Masturbation in young children is a normal part of human sexual development.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Disability and sexual issues
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Sexuality is a key part of human nature. People who have a physical or intellectual disability might find it difficult to express their sexuality in satisfying ways. Issues include body image concerns, physical limitations, limited understanding of sexual and reproductive health, reduced sexual function and the attitudes of others. These factors can affect an individual's sexuality and sexual expression.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Impotence
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information about impotence.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Fu Yuan Chun capsules
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Analysis undertaken by the TGA Laboratories in Australia has confirmed the presence of therapeutic quantities of tadalafil in FU YUAN CHUN capsules
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   'SuperPowerful Man' tablets
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Analysis has detected the presence of the prescription-only ingredients sulfosildenafil and tadalafil in 'Superpowerful man' tablets
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Satibo capsules
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Analysis untaken by the TGA laboratories in Australia has confirmed the presence of therapeutic quantities of tadalafil in SATIBO capsules
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Obesity and sexuality
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Studies suggest that obesity can significantly impair sexual quality of life. Effective management of obesity may lead to improvements in self esteem, sexuality and quality of life.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Safe sex & STIs
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Some general facts about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including what they are, how they are caused and how common they are.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Sexuality & cancer
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   Information to help you understand how cancer and its treatment may affect your sexuality, and to help to rebuild your sexual confidence.
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   So Hard for Men tablets, Shaguar tablets and Pulse8 For Women capsules
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   If you have purchased So Hard for Men tablets, Shaguar tablets or Pulse8 For Women capsules you are advised to cease using them and discard any remaining product.
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   Sex therapy
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Sex therapy refers to a group of treatments which are used to resolve sexual difficulties, for example difficulties relating to sexual desire, arousal and ability to orgasm.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Ovarian cancer and sexuality - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Dealing with cancer can affect your sexuality in different ways. Find out more.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Interactive computer-based interventions for sexual health promotion
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Sexual health promotion is a major public health challenge. There is huge potential for health promotion via technology such as the Internet, but it is not known whether interventions are effective. An interactive computer-based intervention provides in...
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   Viagra (sildenafil): counterfeit 100mg tablets
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The TGA is urgently investigating the source of the counterfeit Viagra (sildenafil) that has been supplied in Australia and has entered the wholesale/pharmacy supply chain.
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   Strategies for communicating contraceptive effectiveness
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   To make a good choice for birth control, people have to know how well different methods work. The pros and cons of the methods are important. People may choose birth control based on how well the method prevents pregnancy. Consumers also need to know wh...
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Multiple sclerosis - sexual issues
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an incurable disease of the central nervous system that can affect the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. A person with MS may be concerned about a number of sexual issues including relationships, fertility, impotence, pregnancy and genetic factors.
Date:   Feb 2010

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