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Pox-ridden dictators, media delusions and online activism–36 hours in the syphilis/social networking story
26th March 2010
Dr Petra
TweetYou may have seen or heard the news coverage yesterday suggesting a link between rising rates of Syphilis and hooking…
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Where to get advice about your sexual, reproductive or relationship health
15th January 2010
Dr Petra
Many of us need advice or help with our sex or relationships health. That might mean an STI test, advice on contraception, or help with addressing sex or relationship problems. It can be confusing to know where to go and ask for advice, so this guide outlines where you can get help along with resources to help yourself.
It’s World AIDS Day and there’s rightfully a lot of attention on the issues of HIV/AIDS, but what can you do to help? Read on for 10 things you might do. Please feel free to share these widely!