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

9 Dec 2020

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

Ask Dr Amy – Let’s Talk About Sexpectations

29 Oct 2020

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:

Ask Dr Amy – Having Sex for the First Time

24 Sep 2020

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

Ask Dr Amy – Sex During COVID-19

2 Sep 2020

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

Self-testing kits for HIV now available in Australia

27 Aug 2020

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

International Sex Workers Day

28 May 2020

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

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

15 May 2020

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

Changes to Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Distribution

5 May 2020

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

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

2 Apr 2020

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

Safety, Pleasure, Respect and COVID-19

1 Apr 2020

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

International Transgender Day of Visibility

31 Mar 2020

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

Update on COVID-19 for People Living With HIV

19 Mar 2020

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

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