Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University, December 2022 The Australian National Survey of Secondary Students and Sexual Health (SSASH) survey is a national study exploring the sexual health and well-being of school-age young people in Australia. The study explores young people’s experiences of sex, relationships, sexual health and school-based relationships and...
2023 HPV Webinar – March 8th
Immunisation Coalition, February 2023 With the latest facts about Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and vaccination, this webinar covers everything you need to know about the disease and available vaccines. A Certificate of attendance will be issued to attendance for 50 minutes or more. The event will be recorded and available on our website after the event. This event is not accredited with RACGP or...
New fact sheet: Genital Skin Care
SHINE SA, June 2022
This Fact Sheet covers genital skin care including how to wash the genitals, vaginal and vulval discharge and irritation, penis hygiene, and balanitis. It has been produced by SHINE SA and is aimed at consumers.
Download fact sheet (PDF) on Genital Skin Care here
Sex film viewing and hypersexual concerns – do they predict sexual responses with a partner?
Prause Nicole, Siegle Greg (2022) Sex film viewing, but not hypersexual concerns, are associated with more sexual arousal in anticipation of an intimate partner experience. Sexual Health 19, 79-91. Abstract: Background: Hypersexual behaviours could reflect psychopathology, in part, because they impair interactions with intimate partners. Methods: Hypersexual concerns were measured as: (1)...
Descriptive norms about condom use predict odds of [adolescents] using a condom
McCarthy Molly, Kauer Sylvia, Fisher Christopher (2022) Descriptive norms about condom use predict odds of using a condom during last sexual experience in a large, national survey of adolescents from Australia. Sexual Health, online early, Abstract: Background: Reducing sexually transmitted infections among adolescents is an important public health goal in Australia and worldwide. This study...
Socioeconomic, behavioural and health factors associated with chlamydia testing in sexually active young women
ilson Louise Forsyth, Dobson Annette Jane, Doust Jenny, Mishra Gita Devi (2022) Socioeconomic, behavioural and health factors associated with chlamydia testing in sexually active young women: an Australian observational cohort study. Sexual Health, 19,112-121. Abstract: Background: Chlamydia trachomatis is the most frequently notified sexually transmitted infection in Australia. Untreated...