STI rates soar among gay Kenyans

Some cities are seeing thousands of infections every month.

80% of women with HIV thought they were not at risk

Women are being urged to test regularly for HIV.

Self-collect tests to make cervical screening easy and private

“The tests are simple to do and are just as effective."

People without Medicare receive funded access to HIV treatment

New cases of HIV have plummeted in Australia.

Experimental HIV ‘cure’ approved for human trials

The new treatment could allow people to stop taking antiretroviral therapy.

Ask a Sexologist: Choosing a lube and telling partners about an STI

Sexologist Richelle Menzies answers more of your sticky questions.

Homophobic backlash over ‘revolting, grotesque’ sexual health campaign

The long-running program has received public complaints over each new iteration.

Transphobia creating barriers to sexual health testing: study

Most trans people have been treated insensitively by health workers.

HIV prevention drug to be free of charge through US insurers

The excessive costs of the drug have kept it out of reach for many at risk.

Cervical screening urged for queer and trans people

All people with a cervix should have the simple test to prevent or identify cancer.

How my friend gained confidence and lived life to the full

After he tested positive for HIV, he did not know how to cope. 

My STI struggle after being thrown out of a government hospital

The doctor told me that gays like me should rot in hell.

ACON video shines light on PrEP for Mandarin-speaking communities

“It’s now easier than ever for everyone to play a role in preventing HIV.”

Decriminalising gay sex key to HIV fight, expert says

More than 60 countries still criminalise homosexuality.

Drama Downunder encourages seasonal STI testing in latest campaign

"We’re revisiting one of our more popular campaigns to remind folks that with every new season, it’s time to get a sexual health test.”

Surge in HIV information searches and tests after series It’s a Sin

A UK HIV charity has given more tests than ever before.