ABC Science Show, Saturday 28 June 2014 12:05PM
Christopher Ryan reviews the enjoyment of sex, evidence from prehistory, and even the charming behaviour of bonobos, to suggest that conventional monogamy is but a blip in human history, and basically, doesn’t work.
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[SA] Sex workers would be free to work the streets if third attempt at legalising prostitution passes
SEX workers would be able to work the streets and not be forced to practise safe sex if a new push to decriminalise prostitution was approved.
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CDC recommends combo HIV test for faster detection of virus
Reuters, Thu Jun 26, 2014 3:30pm EDT
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Thursday it has recommended a new type of HIV testing that utilizes diagnostics that can detect infection up to three to four weeks faster.
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Apps for gay, bisexual men tied to STI risk
Gay and bisexual men who use smartphone apps to meet other men for sex are at an increased risk of some sexually transmitted infections, suggests a new study.
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Brazil takes advantage of World Cup crowds to test for HIV
Reuters, Fri Jun 13, 2014 4:55pm EDT
Brazilian health officials handed out condoms to World Cup fans in Sao Paulo on Friday and took advantage of festivities in the city to test people for HIV.
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Older HIV patients ‘need more support’
BBC News, 15 June 2014 Last updated at 10:27
The older generation of people with HIV need better support to keep them well, nurses say.
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