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No, You Don’t Need To Take a Break From the Pill
16 Aug 2024You may have heard that ‘it’s a good idea to give your body a break from the Pill’. Actually, no – you don’t have to! It’s a myth that you should ‘take a break occasionally’
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Sex and the Menopause
13 Aug 2024Menopause is when the final menstrual bleed (period) occurs. This happens because the ovaries stop releasing eggs alongside hormone changes in the body. Once you have not had a period for 12 months, you are
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Sexual Health Week is Back for 2024! (It’s All About Pleasure)
8 Aug 2024Sexual Health Week (16-22 September) is all about celebrating, demystifying and destigmatising sexual health. This year we’re celebrating the power of pleasure in sexual and reproductive health with our theme: Pleasure Positive! Pleasure is a
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The Mirena is Extended to Eight Years for Contraception!
26 Jun 2024There’s good news for Mirena users from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): the Mirena can now be used for up to eight years for contraception. The Mirena is a hormonal intra-uterine device (IUD) and was
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Media Release: SHINE SA Launches ‘Get Lucky? Get Tested for Syphilis’ Campaign
18 Jun 2024Issued 18 June 2024 Syphilis was once thought of as a historical disease, and until recently, case numbers were low but stable. Over the past few years however, in SA and across the country, there
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How Can We Improve LGBTIQA+ Experiences in Health Care this IDAHOBIT?
7 May 2024International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) is observed on May 17. IDAHOBIT invites us to reflect on how we can celebrate LGBTIQA+ diversity and inclusion while raising awareness of the LGBTIQA+ discrimination
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Sexual Health Significant Dates Calendar
8 Dec 2023Our Significant Dates Calendar covers the dates and milestones that help us raise awareness of the issues and topics we care about in sexual health and relationship wellbeing. Our Significant Dates Calendar is a list
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Vale Dr Amy Moten (16/04/1978 – 21/10/2023)
2 Nov 2023Vale Dr Amy Moten (16/04/1978 – 21/10/2023) Dr Amy Moten, our much-loved colleague, friend and leader in sexual and reproductive health, tragically passed away on Saturday 21 October. We are still coming to terms with
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International Sex Workers Day and Calls for Decriminalisation in South Australia
2 Jun 2023On June 2, International Sex Workers Day is recognised, creating an opportunity for further reflection on the need for decriminalisation of sex work in South Australia. Sex work is criminalised in South Australia which means
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Celebrating International Transgender Day of Visibility
31 Mar 2023Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day to celebrate transgender and gender diverse people around the globe and their experiences and achievements. This day also invites us to reflect on the resilience
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Media Release: SHINE SA Celebrates and Affirms Trans and Gender Diverse People
30 Mar 2023SHINE SA celebrates and affirms trans and gender diverse communities. Trans and gender diverse people deserve to thrive and have the right to access healthcare with respect and without discrimination. SHINE SA’s CEO Holley
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SHINE SA Introduces a Free Webinar Series for Parents and Carers on Relationships and Sexual Health Education
1 Mar 2023SHINE SA is excited to announce a series of relationships and sexual health webinars tailored to South Australian parents and carers. SHINE SA recognises the importance of family and carers as a valuable source of
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