There’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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Issued 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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International 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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If you’re taking antidepressant medication, it’s not uncommon to feel as though it’s impacting your desire to have sex. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most commonly prescribed antidepressant medication and have been shown
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Most people will experience feelings of anxiety at some point in their lives. Usually, the feeling comes and goes and is a reaction that can help you be alert and motivated in certain situations. Some
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Our 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) 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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On 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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Today 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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SHINE 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 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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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is something many of us have a vague understanding of but there’s often some confusion around the different types, how it’s passed on and HPV’s connection to cervical cancer. We’re here to
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