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Hysterectomy: What are the risks of surgery?
Hysterectomy is a major operation with the usual complications of surgery. Dr Norman Swan outlines the risks.
Sexual Health Women's HealthErectile dysfunction: causes and treatments
One of the well known treatments for erectile dysfunction, both in younger and older individuals, is medicines such as Viagra or Cialis.
Men's Health Sexual HealthOnline care for STIs
An eSexual Health Clinic was found to be a safe and feasible way for people with Chlamydia to manage and treat the infection.
Latest Health News Sexual HealthSyphilis
Syphilis is a highly infectious sexually transmissible infection. It usually starts with a painless sore on the genitals called a chancre.
Sexual HealthPubic lice
Pubic lice are also known as crabs. They are small parasites which can live in pubic hair, as well as the hair of the eyebrows and eyelashes.
Sexual HealthHerpes: your questions answered
Your questions about herpes answered, including how do you know if you have genital herpes, how is herpes diagnosed, and do I have to tell my partner if I have herpes?
Sexual HealthEjaculation: how it works
When a man is sexually stimulated, friction on the glans penis and other stimuli send signals through the nervous system that cause ejaculation.
Sexual HealthGenital herpes: what is it?
Genital herpes is a viral infection characterised by outbreaks of blisters and sores around your genital area.
Sexual HealthVideo: HIV rates have declined, but not for all populations
Between 2016 and 2017 there was close to a 15% increase in reported heterosexual HIV cases. Disturbingly, half of heterosexuals diagnosed get their first test more than 4 years after they have acquired HIV.
Latest Health News Sexual HealthImpotence causes
Find out the physical and psychological causes of impotence, also called erectile dysfunction or ED.
Sexual HealthGenital warts
Genital warts are are small, soft lumps in the genital area caused by some types of human papillomavirus (HPV). They are among the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Sexual HealthPremature ejaculation
Premature ejaculation: what is it, what are the causes and what treatments are available?
Sexual HealthSex and the ageing process
Most older people are able to enjoy an active and satisfying sex life.
Sexual HealthDiabetes and sexual health
Sexual problems as a result of having diabetes can affect both men and women. Find out about the causes and treatments.
Sexual HealthMale reproductive system
View our diagram of the male reproductive organs, including the penis, testicles, prostate, urethra and vas deferens.
Sexual HealthSexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Sexually transmitted infections have become more common in Australia in recent years. It’s possible for anyone who is sexually active to get an STI, but there are ways you can reduce your risk.
Sexual HealthGenital herpes: 10 common myths
Find out the truth about some common myths surrounding genital herpes involving cervical cancer, condoms, cold sores and oral sex.
Sexual HealthChild sexual assault: protecting your child
Child sexual assault: how to protect your child (including online); signs of child sexual assault; and what to do if you suspect child sexual assault.
Sexual HealthErectile dysfunction: visiting your doctor
Find out what questions a doctor may ask when discussing erectile dysfunction (ED, or impotence). Also, see what tests may be recommended.
Sexual HealthImpotence treatments
If you have impotence (erectile dysfunction), the treatment your doctor recommends will depend on the severity of your symptoms and the underlying cause of your impotence.
Sexual HealthGenital herpes transmission
Genital herpes is transmitted (spread) by direct skin-to-skin contact, especially during intimate sexual contact, with a person who is infected with the herpes simplex virus.
Sexual HealthHerpes treatments: A comprehensive reader
Although there is currently no cure for genital herpes, treatments are available that can reduce the severity, frequency and duration of episodes.
Sexual HealthChlamydia
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It affects both men and women, and it's spread by having sex with a person who has the infection.
Sexual Health Women's Health