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What is World AIDS Day

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?

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 […]

What is a dental dam? How to use them and where to find them

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 […]

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What is World AIDS Day

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?

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 […]

What is a dental dam? How to use them and where to find them

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 […]

Been diagnosed with an STI? Now what?

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 […]

  • Frankie replied to the topic Syphilis test accuracy in the forum Nurse Nettie 1 year, 9 months ago

    Oh,dont have a phone now, but im planning a trip to the clinic to check but i need to know beforehand if its fine for me to get check. Just wanna know if syphilis positive stays forever once if someone got it.

  • Frankie replied to the topic Syphilis test accuracy in the forum Nurse Nettie 1 year, 9 months ago

    Oh i see, actually i just need to know if a syphilis negative result is conclusive 10 years after exposure. i cant call out now as my phone is damaged.

  • Frankie started the topic Syphilis test accuracy in the forum Nurse Nettie 1 year, 9 months ago

    Hi, just wanted to know can syphilis be detected even after being exposed 10 years later? some people say after few years it wont be accurate anymore on both treponemal and non-trep test.

  • Frankie started the topic HIV results in the forum Sexual Health 1 year, 9 months ago

    Hi there, i have a question that i cannot quite understand. i wish i could attach the result here for you to see. i took my 1st hiv test :

    ( HIV 1/2 Ag/Ab CLIA Liaison XL ) – reactive
    ( HIV 1/2 Ag/Ab EIA Biorad Genscreen Ultra ) – non-reactive
    ( HIV 1/2 Western Blot MP Diagnostics ) – negative

    After that, they asked me to take…[Read more]

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