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Category Archives: Sexually transmitted infection(s)
“VD is for everybody”
Tweet There’s been a lot of interest online today about a 1969 Public Service Advert – ‘VD is for everybody’, which shows a range of people who could have a sexually transmitted infection. You can see it here: Having been flagged up on Boing Boing debate has centred on whether the advert was counter productive [...]
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Watch out you silver foxes, it’s Sexual Health Week 2010!
Tweet Today sees the launch of FPA’s Sexual Health Week 2010, with the focus of this year’s event aimed at the over 50s. Entitled ‘Middle Aged Spread’ it’s the first dedicated sexual health campaign aimed at this age group with the message for people in the 50+ bracket who are starting new relationships that they [...]
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STIs, sexual health worries and HPA data – what you need to know
TweetThe Health Protection Agency has released its most recent figures on Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) (including HIV) today. This is based on data collected from GU clinics across the UK annually. You can read the main report here. Those who’re of the more thorough/geekier persuasion may also want to look at the data summaries of [...]
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Politics, PR, science and evidence making – lessons from the field
TweetOne thing that has marked this election is the growing focus on science issues. This has partly been down to the interest of some politicians in the subject, and mostly due to the activism of a number of scientists (natural and social), science journalists and bloggers. The focus of these discussions has been around tackling [...]
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Pox-ridden dictators, media delusions and online activism–36 hours in the syphilis/social networking story
TweetYou may have seen or heard the news coverage yesterday suggesting a link between rising rates of Syphilis and hooking up via Facebook. It came from a statement made by the Director of Public Health in Teeside who in a press release suggested an association between social networking and STIs. This was snapped up by [...]
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“Facebook linked to a rise in syphilis” – no, it’s not.
TweetSeveral papers carried the worrying story today suggesting links between social networking sites and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Facebook ‘linked to a rise in syphilis’ – Telegraph Facebook ‘sex encounters’ linked to rise in Syphilis in North East – Metro Sex diseases soaring due to Facebook romps – The Sun Web casual sex sparks syphilis [...]
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Where to get advice about your sexual, reproductive or relationship health
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.
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10 things you can do in the fight against HIV/AIDS
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!
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World AIDS Day 2010