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  1. Sexually transmissible infections - STIs

    STIs (also called sexually transmissible diseases or STDs) information and resources. Including symptoms, how to prevent STIs, getting tested and treatment.

  2. Pubic lice (crabs)

    Pubic lice (crabs) spread through skin-to-skin contact and can cause small red areas, sores and itching.

  3. Syphilis

    Information about syphilis - includes who is at risk, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. If left untreated, syphilis can cause serious health issues and congenital syphilis in babies.

  4. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

    Information about pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) an infection that affects the female reproductive system. Includes causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks, treatment, prevention and where to get help.

  5. Molluscum contagiosum

    Molluscum contagiosum can be mistaken for genital warts or pimples, see your doctor for an accurate diagnosis. More on symptoms, rash, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and where to get help.

  6. Trichomonas

    Trichomoniasis (or trichomonas) is a sexually transmissible infection (STI). Includes causes, symptoms, transmission, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, notifying partners and where to get help.

  7. Chlamydia

    Chlamydia is called a 'silent infection' because many do not realise they have it. Includes causes, symptoms, risks, transmission, diagnosis, STI checks, treatment, prevention, notifying partners.

  8. Women's sexual and reproductive health

    Good sexual and reproductive health is central to women's ability to make choices and decisions about their lives, including when, or whether, to consider having children.

  9. Myths and facts about chlamydia

    Chlamydia is a sexually transmissible infection that is caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis.

  10. Everybody’s doing it!

    Sexual health month brings the community together to highlight the importance of getting regular sexual health checks, STI testing and preventing illness through safer sex practices (such as condoms).

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