Updated: 18 June 2024 Mpox vaccine appointments are available in SA. Mpox vaccine appointments are available in SA for: People who have been exposed to mpox (are a close contact). Vaccination is also available
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Sexual Health Week (12-18 September) is the perfect excuse to talk about sexual health and relationship wellbeing. SHINE SA’s theme ‘Better in Bed’ focuses on the principles of safety, pleasure, and respect and being better
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So, you’re curious about anal sex? You’ve probably heard lots of myths and have a vague feeling there’s something poo-related you should know about. Well, just like other sexual activities it’s always a good idea
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As of 7 July 2022, barriers to accessing abortion in South Australia will be reduced. This comes after years of advocacy for a new law that decriminalises abortion care. It is estimated that in Australia
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This International Sex Workers Day on 2 June we take the opportunity to reflect on the importance of decriminalisation of sex work[1] in South Australia. Sex work is criminalised in South Australia which means that
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What is gender diversity? Gender diversity is an umbrella term that is used to describe gender identities that demonstrate a diversity of expression beyond the binary ‘male’ or ‘female’, ‘man’ or ‘woman’. From birth, most
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SHINE SA is excited to launch: A Quick Guide to the Menstrual Cycle & Periods. This free resource for young people aims to demystify periods and provide helpful information on periods. The guide comes after
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If someone you love has told you that they’re transgender, nonbinary, and/or gender diverse (TGD) you might be feeling a range of things about this. However, chances are if you started reading this resource, you
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Endometriosis is a common condition that is ‘invisible-from-the-outside’. You might not be able to see it but people with this chronic condition can experience years and even decades of pain. Unfortunately, this pain can be
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What if you could do something that felt good, helped you relax and could improve sex with other people? Well, you’re probably already doing it, it’s called masturbation. Although societal expectations mean we don’t often
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After surviving Christmas and New Year’s we’ve finally made it to the best day of the year: National Condom Day (AKA Valentine’s Day). In our view, National Condom Day is the perfect celebration. It is
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Herpes is an extremely common virus, so common in fact that it’s the most googled STI in South Australia. Many people with herpes don’t even know they have it as they’ve never had symptoms. Despite
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