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Ask SHINE SA: Is My Vagina and Vulva Normal?

We all have different faces and different bodies so it’s no surprise that our vaginas and vulvas will look different too. Yet many people still want to know: is my vulva typical or ‘normal’? Before

Sep 7

Ask SHINE SA: What’s Involved In Getting an STI Test?

Although we might wish otherwise, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are extremely common. To be clear having an STI won’t make you unique. Keep this in mind when you walk into a health practice or SHINE

Aug 26

Know Your Sexual Health. Ask SHINE SA. Campaign Launched

South Australians are being invited to submit their sexual and reproductive health questions as part of SHINE SA’s Know Your Sexual Health. Ask SHINE SA. campaign. Sexual health remains a highly stigmatized area of health

Aug 12

SHINE SA Welcomes Australia-Wide Ban on Harassment Outside Abortion Clinics

SHINE SA Media Release : 12 August 2021 SHINE SA welcomes the latest legislation in Western Australia that protects the safety and privacy of people seeking reproductive healthcare. WA is the final state in Australia

Aug 10

A Guide to Safer Sex for Young People and All People

One of the best (and scariest) things about being young is having new experiences, like your first date or your first kiss. In honour of International Youth Day we’ve put together a guide to safer

Jun 24

New Push to End HIV Transmission as Fifth Decade of Pandemic Begins

This article was published by Jolyon Attwooll in newsGP. In June 1981, a seminal report was published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), detailing the cases of five men treated in

Jun 1

Statement of Support for Decriminalisation of Sex Work

SHINE SA supports the decriminalisation of sex work.[1] In 2018 a global systematic review[i] led by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine found that any criminalisation/repressive policing of sex workers, their clients and/or

Mar 29

What is Transgender Day of Visibility and Why Does It Matter?

SHINE SA Media Release: 29 March 2021 March 31 will mark the 12th annual International Transgender Day of Visibility. Each year we acknowledge this day and celebrate transgender and gender diverse people around the

Dec 9

Ask Dr Amy – Sexual Dysfunction Is Common, So What Can We Do About It?

Difficulties and worries about sex have been a common theme in questions to Ask Dr Amy. Today, we are going to talk about those concerns and where to go to for help if you need

Oct 29

Ask Dr Amy – Let’s Talk About Sexpectations

For people having sex, orgasms can be, but not always, a peak point of satisfaction. Yet like all exciting things, they don’t always come easy. For example have you ever caught yourself mid-sexual encounter, thinking:

Sep 24

Ask Dr Amy – Having Sex for the First Time

Having sex for the first time usually doesn’t look like the sex in movies (or porn for that matter). People often get caught up in the ‘sexpectations’ and it may not be anything like the

Sep 2

Ask Dr Amy – Sex During COVID-19

Have you ever had a question about sex or relationships but were too embarrassed to ask? You know, those questions about certain discharges, weird things that happen in the middle of a sexual encounter, that

Aug 27

Self-testing kits for HIV now available in Australia

According to Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO) it’s estimated that 28,180 people were living with HIV and 2,690 people were unaware they were HIV positive at the end of 2018. To support detection rates

May 28

International Sex Workers Day

SHINE SA Media Release: 29 May 2020 International Sex Workers Day on June 2 provides an opportunity for us to support the rights of sex workers in South Australia and advocate for the decriminalisation

May 15

Embracing Community this International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia

SHINE SA Media Release : 15 May 2020 International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia recognises the strength and community spirit of LGBTIQA+ people, allows for broader community support, while at the same

May 5

Changes to Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Distribution

SHINE SA will now temporarily provide a full 28-day supply of Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) medication in place of the usual five-day starter pack. This measure has been put in place with the assistance of SA

Apr 7

COVID-19 – Update for Clients

SHINE SA continue to monitor developments relating to COVID-19. Our priority is, as always, the health and wellbeing of our staff, clients and community. We have implemented measures to keep everyone as as possible during

Apr 2

Contraception is essential in preventing rise in unintended pregnancy during COVID-19

SHINE SA Media Release: 2 April 2020 Sexual and reproductive health must remain at the forefront of our minds during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is possible that throughout this crisis we may see a

Apr 1

Safety, Pleasure, Respect and COVID-19

If safety, pleasure and respect are keys to sexual wellbeing then that doesn’t change amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Whilst we all have different ways in which we have sex or nurture relationships, this pandemic gives

Mar 31

International Transgender Day of Visibility

The 31st of March is International Transgender Day of Visibility. Each year we acknowledge this day and celebrate transgender and gender diverse people around the globe, their courage and accomplishments. A ‘transgender’ person is one

Mar 19

Update on COVID-19 for People Living With HIV

SAMESH, SHINE SA, and Thorne Harbour Health are encouraging people living with HIV (PLHIV) to take additional precautions in the face of the changing landscape around 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). We want to ensure the ongoing health

Feb 11

Let’s Celebrate Safer Sex this National Condom Day

SHINE SA Media Release : 11 February 2020 Forget Valentine’s Day, there’s a new romantic day occupying February 14: National Condom Day! With only 36% of young South Australians always using a condom during

Nov 21

World AIDS Day – Every Journey Counts

SHINE SA Media Release : 21 November 2019 World AIDS Day is marked on 1 December each year, to raise awareness across the world and in the community about the issues surrounding HIV and AIDS.

Sep 25

Mythbusting: Emergency Contraception and Unplanned Pregnancy

Emergency Contraception Once called the ‘morning after pill’, emergency contraception is surrounded by myths and misinformation. Ultimately using emergency contraception is a safe and effective way to prevent unplanned pregnancy. You could use emergency contraception

Sep 2

Sex Education is Essential For All – World Sexual Health Day

SHINE SA Media Release : 02 September 2019 “Sexuality Education for all: a bridge to sexual health” is the focus of this year’s World Sexual Health Day on 4 September 2019. This theme emphasises the

May 30

Decriminalisation of Sex Work in South Australia

SHINE SA Media Release: 30 May 2019 On 31 May 2019, the Sex Industry Network (SIN) will gather at Parliament House to rally for the decriminalisation of the South Australian sex industry and to recognise

May 23

SHINE SA and Family Planning Alliance Australia condemn Alabama law to ban abortions

SHINE SA Media Release: 23 May 2019 On 17 May 2019, Family Planning Alliance Australia (FPAA) released a statement condemning a new law in Alabama which makes abortion a crime in almost all cases. This

Apr 2

STI’s on the rise in SA

SHINE SA Media Release : 02 April 2019 Sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates are on the rise in South Australia, with around 1 in 20 young people infected with chlamydia¹. Left untreated chlamydia can lead

Mar 27

Transgender Visibility Matters in the Workplace

SHINE SA Media Release : 27 March 2019 International Transgender Day of Visibility on 31 March is a day we acknowledge each year to celebrate transgender and gender diverse people around the globe, their courage

Feb 13

Why National Condom Day might be more important than Valentine’s Day: Media Release

SHINE SA Media Release: 13 February 2019 National Condom Day is 14 February, a day to promote healthy sexual relationships and encourage the use of condoms. Condoms are not only a form of contraception but

Nov 16

Syphilis Outbreak reaches metropolitan Adelaide

As of 14 November 2018, SA Health has alerted medical practitioners that a syphilis outbreak has been extended to the Adelaide region. The outbreak of infectious syphilis was originally reported in November 2016, affecting

Oct 5

Call for doctors to keep up the HPV work: Media Release

SHINE SA Media Release : 5 October 2018 Doctors are encouraged to stay vigilant of HPV vaccination and cervical screening in South Australia particularly in populations who experience significant barriers to screening. Read the full

Sep 24

HIV risk fuelled by STIs: Media Release

SHINE SA Media Release : 24 September 2018 The University of NSW Kirby Institute’s latest surveillance report highlights significant risks and inequities for South Australians, in particular for Indigenous communities where STI rates are increasing.

May 29

International Sex Workers’ Day: 1 June 2018: Media Release

SHINE SA Media Release : 25 May 2018 As part of International Sex Workers’ Day celebrations on 1 June, a rally will be held on the steps of state Parliament House, calling for the decriminalisation

Dec 14

Response to ABC report on Long Acting Reversible Contraception: Media Release

SHINE SA Media Release: 13 December 2017 SHINE SA believes that decisions about contraception should be made in conjunction with a health care professional and that everyone should have access to accurate and unbiased information

Dec 14

Response to the call to ban Diane-35: Media Release

SHINE SA Media Release: 13 December 2017 SHINE SA believes everyone should have access to contraceptive choices, and that decisions about contraception are best made in conjunction with a healthcare professional. Cyproterone acetate pills, commonly

May 29

South Australian PrEPX study for those at risk for HIV infection

South Australians at a high risk of acquiring HIV will have the opportunity to enrol in a local Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP*) research study which will be delivered through a partnership between Victoria’s Alfred Health, the

May 10

‘Revenge porn’ affects one in five Australians

Guardian, Monday 8 May 2017 04.30 AEST The first comprehensive research on so-called revenge porn has shed light on the “mass scale of victimisation” across Australia and its sometimes devastating impact. A survey of nearly 4,300 people led by RMIT University … Continue reading →