Star Online – May 28, 2014
Continued high rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among gay and other men who have sex with men (MSM) in NSW, including those who are HIV positive, have prompted GPs to urge gay men to have have more regular HIV and STI testing.
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The revised guidelines can be downloaded here
Jump in early detection of HIV with ‘rapid’ tests (NSW)
There is an unprecedented rise in the early detection and treatment of HIV cases in NSW, through new “rapid” tests that work in minutes and “pop-up” testing centres at events.
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Key findings in the Queensland Gay Periodic Health Survey
Substantial shifts in condom usage rates among men who have sex with men (MSM), the growing popularity of mobile applications and a lacklustre result in men reporting ever being tested for HIV are some of the key results.
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HIV notifications up 34 per cent in Queensland…
Queensland has seen a dramatic spike in HIV notifications, with 93 people diagnosed this year, up 34 per cent on the same period 12 months ago.
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What’s so great about great sex?
Sydney Morning Herald, May 28, 2014
Studies featuring long interviews with volunteers identified eight components as contributing to optimum sexual experiences:
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A map of world cultures that recognize more than two genders
The Washington Post Know More Blog
View map here or a download a PDF version here