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Wrapped in History: The Evolution of Condoms

13 Feb 2025

To sheath or not to sheath? An age-old question. The answer is yes to sheath, and that’s been the answer since ancient history. In celebration of National Condom Day (our favourite day of the year!),

Why Should We Care About a Pleasure Centred Approach to Sexual Health?

18 Sep 2024

Throughout history we have been warned of the misfortunes that might come with having sex. This has often led to a sexual health lens that focuses only on risk reduction, preventing infection and unintended pregnancy

Sex and the Menopause

13 Aug 2024

Menopause 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

Sexual Anxiety and How It Can Impact Your Sex Life

12 Jan 2024

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

Swinging FAQs

5 Oct 2022

If you’ve heard of swinging you probably have some questions like why, who, where, and what? The best way to learn more is to go to straight to the experts, that is, swingers. We spoke

Ask SHINE SA: Pain and Sex, What is the Cause?

14 Oct 2021

“I’ve been with my partner for a while but lately when having sex there’s a pain on penetration like sharp blades inside me. At first, I thought I could just push through but even with lube it’s impossible. It’s making me avoid having sex what can I do?” Many people

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

7 Sep 2021

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

A Guide to Safer Sex for Young People and All People

10 Aug 2021

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

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

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