World AIDS Day Ever wondered why you see red ribbons everywhere in early December? Well, it’s because of World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day takes place on the 1st of December each year and is all about showing support for people living with HIV, raising awareness about HIV prevention, testing […]
What is contraception? Contraception, also sometimes referred to as ‘birth control’, is something people can use when they want to have sex that can result in pregnancy, but do not want to become pregnant or have a baby. Understanding contraception and figuring out the best contraceptive method for you is […]
Exploring the benefits and purpose of a dental dam Dental dams may not be trending across social media but could this lesser-known barrier method be a good option for you? What is a dental dam? A dental dam is a thin, stretchy piece of latex or polyurethane that can be […]
World AIDS Day Ever wondered why you see red ribbons everywhere in early December? Well, it’s because of World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day takes place on the 1st of December each year and is all about showing support for people living with HIV, raising awareness about HIV prevention, testing […]
What is contraception? Contraception, also sometimes referred to as ‘birth control’, is something people can use when they want to have sex that can result in pregnancy, but do not want to become pregnant or have a baby. Understanding contraception and figuring out the best contraceptive method for you is […]
Exploring the benefits and purpose of a dental dam Dental dams may not be trending across social media but could this lesser-known barrier method be a good option for you? What is a dental dam? A dental dam is a thin, stretchy piece of latex or polyurethane that can be […]
If you’ve been diagnosed with a sexually transmissible infection (STI), you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed, worried or unsure about what’s next. It might seem scary but getting an STI is not the end of the world. In fact, 4 million people in Australia will get an STI at […]
Have you just started our ‘Have I got an STI?’ quiz but you’re not sure if the questions apply to you?
That’s because sex isn’t quite as simple as it sounds – in fact, sex can mean lots of things to lots of different people.
Hopefully, you’ll find the answer you’re looking for in the below resources. But, if you don’t, the best thing to do is to contact Nurse Nettie.
Nurse Nettie is a real sexual health nurse based in Sydney. You can ask her any questions you like about sexual health and STI testing. If you’d like to speak to someone confidentially via the phone instead, you can chat with a sexual health nurse on 1800 451 624.
Women who have sex with women are diverse. And sex between women is just as diverse. The risk of getting an STI or HIV depends on what kind of sex you have and who you have it with. This article explores the top five ways to stay safe, while still having fun.
Oral sex is stimulation of the vagina, penis or anus by the mouth or tongue. Well, the good news is you can’t get pregnant from oral sex. But the bad news is that you can still get STIs from oral sex like herpes, gonorrhoea and chlamydia.
Anal play can be enjoyed by anyone of any gender or orientation and it can be:
Here’s how to stay safe when enjoying anal play.
From Anus to Areola and Boner to Balls there are a lot of words when it comes to sex, sexual health, and your body. But have no fear! We’re here to help. Welcome to part one of our ‘Sex Lingo A-Z’ where we reveal the real meanings of these words […]
Here are some facts about condoms that you probably didn’t know… Condoms aren’t always made of latex Some of the first condoms ever used were made of animal guts. True! Now, most condoms are made of latex, which is a type of rubber. But there are also condoms made of […]