LGBTIQA+ Mental Health

LGBTIQA+ Australians experience high rates of mental illness and distress. Find out where you can get support around your gender or sexuality.

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Sexual harassment

Sexual harassment is unwanted sexual attention. It can affect your mental health, and is illegal. Learn what to do if you are being sexually harassed.

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Sexual health

Learn more about sexual health topics such as contraception options, STIs, and conditions like erectile dysfunction (impotence) and premature ejaculation.

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Male sexual problems

Nearly 1 in 2 Australian men have experienced a sexual difficulty, which can include a sexual act, from foreplay through to attaining or maintaining an erection, and also ejaculation. Any man can be affected, whether he is straight, gay, bisexual or transgender.

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Sexual assault and rape

Find out what to do if you are sexually assaulted or raped, including how to get medical help, and what support services are available.

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Female sexual problems

Many women experience sexual problems from time to time. Learn more about some common problems and how they can be treated.

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Sexually transmitted infections (STI)

Sex is part of a healthy relationship, but can carry risks. Learn about safe sex, STIs, spotting symptoms, and what to do if you get infected.

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Screening tests for STIs

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) won't always cause symptoms. If you're sexually active, your doctor might recommend regular STI screening tests.

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Safe sex

Practicing safe sex helps reduce the spread of sexually transmitted infection (STIs) and minimises the risk of unplanned pregnancy.

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Chlamydia

Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that may cause no symptoms. Learn about prevention, testing, contact tracing and treatment.

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Genital warts

Genital warts are a sexually transmitted infection that causes bumps on the genital areas. Learn about their treatment and prevention.

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Condoms

Male or female condoms are important forms of contraception that can prevent most sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancy.

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Syphilis

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause serious health problems if left untreated. Find out more about syphilis here.

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Pubic lice (crabs)

Pubic lice (crabs) are tiny insects spread mainly by sexual contact. Find out the symptoms, the treatment and how to stop pubic lice spreading.

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Human papillomavirus and HPV vaccine

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus commonly spread through sexual contact which can cause cervical cancer. But vaccination can prevent it.

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Anal injury

Injuries to the anal region can be the result of changes in bowel function or sexual activity. Learn when to seek medical help and how to ease pain.

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GHB

GHB is a party drug. It has been linked to date rape and sexual assault. Find out more about the physical effects and consequences of using GHB.

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Difficulty reaching female orgasm

Many females don't always orgasm during sexual activity. If this upsets you, find out what you can try to reach orgasm and where you can get help.

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Young adults' health

Becoming a young adult means new responsibilities, including taking charge of your own health. Learn about things like contraception, sexually transmitted infections and the effects of drugs and alcohol.

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Parasite conditions

Parasites can infect humans via many routes, such as through sexual intercourse, via a vector (e.g. mosquito), through ingestion, or simply from close contact with an infected person. Learn more about them here.

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Sunny app

Sunny is 1800RESPECT's app for people with disability who are experiencing, or risk experiencing, domestic, family and sexual violence. The app provides support to individuals to recognise, respond and get help if they are experiencing violence and abuse.

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Loss of female libido

It's not unusual for people to lose interest in sex at some stage. Read about a range of physical and psychological factors that can be involved.

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Sex and disability

Read on for information on things to think about with regard to sex and disability, including safe sex, contraception and consent.

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Gonorrhoea (the clap)

Gonorrhoea, also known as 'the clap,' is a bacterial STI. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention in this concise guide.

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Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis is an infection usually spread via unprotected sex, but occasionally via sharing wet towels. Learn about treatment and prevention.

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Penis irritation

Penis irritation and inflammation can occur for several reasons. Learn more about this condition, its treatment and how to prevent it.

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Pelvic inflammatory disease

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is inflammation and infection of the pelvic organs or lining. It can cause serious complications, but is treatable.

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Loss of male libido

Your libido (sex drive) can rise and fall over time. Read about how relationships, health, work, stress and other pressures can affect your libido.

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Bullying and harassment

It comes in many forms – such as verbal, physical or online abuse – and bullying can leave the target feeling weak, helpless and even responsible.

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Vaginismus

Vaginismus occurs when the muscles around your vagina tighten involuntarily. Learn more about causes, symptoms and treatments for vaginismus.

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