Libido - relationship issues
Libido means sex drive. Sexual desire varies enormously from one person to the next. Relationship issues can be an underlying cause of reduced libido. Counselling may help to address these issues. Libido means sex drive. The desire for sex varies ... [... more]
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Contraception - the Billings method
The Billings method is a form of natural birth control which teaches a woman to recognise when she is infertile and when she is fertile. The success rate depends on the couple's commitment and their willingness to avoid genital contact and ... [... more]
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Lesbian issues
There is nothing wrong with being a lesbian. It can take some time to work out whether you are lesbian or not. If you are confused there are confidential services you can telephone for advice and support. Women usually question whether they are ... [... more]
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HIV and gay men - safe sex
Gay HIV positive men with HIV negative partners can still enjoy physically intimate relationships if they follow safe sex practices. It is important to remember that the virus is transmitted by bodily fluids - for men this includes, blood, ... [... more]
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HIV testing
It is advisable to be tested for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) if you are at risk of becoming infected. Early detection and treatment can help people with HIV to stay healthy and delays the onset of complications of HIV infection including ... [... more]
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Sex and sexuality ... all about
Sex and sexuality raises many health issues for men and women. Find out about being gay, lesbian or bisexual, the needs of adolescents and how menopause might affect sexuality. Also read about contraception, impotence and sexually transmissible ... [... more]
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Abortion - emotional issues
Most women who have an abortion don't suffer any subsequent psychological or emotional problems, as long as the decision was theirs. It's not true that all women who undergo abortion experience guilt, grief and shame. The genuine experiences of ... [... more]
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Abortion services in Victoria
Most Victorian abortion service providers are located in Melbourne. Some can provide women with 'same day service'. Costs vary from one clinic to the next. Some provide discounted fees to students, health care card holders and those experiencing ... [... more]
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Abortion procedures
Abortion is a safe surgical procedure. Undergoing an abortion is 10 times safer than childbirth. However, all surgery carries risk, and complications of abortion can include infection and excessive bleeding. Suction aspiration is the most common ... [... more]
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Contraception - condoms for women
The female condom is designed to fit all women and is suitable for all ages. It offers women and men an alternative to the male condom. If used correctly, the female condom is effective in preventing pregnancy and providing a barrier to sexually ... [... more]
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Contraception - female sterilisation
Female sterilisation is a permanent form of contraception. The most common method is tubal occlusion, which is the surgical blocking of the fallopian tubes. Female sterilisation is also called tubal ligation (tying) or more commonly, 'getting the ... [... more]
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Child abuse - Child Protection Service
Provides child-centred, family-focused support to help protect children and young people from harm caused by abuse or neglect within the family unit. It ensures that children receive services to deal with the impact of abuse on their wellbeing. ... [... more]
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