Sexual Health

While the stereotype of men always wanting sex and women doing what they can to avoid it might ring true for some, there are women who feel ruled by sexual desire.

The findings of the Australian study into consensual strangulation during sex among young people has prompted concern that those engaging in the practice are not aware of the risks.

Non-fatal strangulation, or choking during sex, is becoming mainstream among young people in Australia — fuelled by pornography and popular culture. It's prompted concerns that those engaging in the practice are not aware of the serious health risks.

A new report from a regional Victorian women's health organisation reveals a dire lack of access to sexual health and reproductive services in the state's west. 

Largely overlooked by medical science for centuries, these women set out to advance the knowledge of the clitoris.

Poor access to the gold-standard, medically recommended morning-after pill in regional and remote areas is undermining women's reproductive health, experts say.

It's an organ that at one point in time wasn't even mentioned in medical textbooks – that's despite half of the world having one.

Doctors and midwives say Medicare rebates are rife with sexism, with some larger for faster and less complex procedures for men.

Hayley Ramsay-Watkinson now feels empowered with information about her reproductive health, but her knowledge was lacking until her late 20s. A fertility specialist says she isn't alone and the conversations should be had earlier.

Parents and students from an all-girls Catholic college on the NSW Central Coast want conservative American author and chastity promoter Jason Evert's planned talk this week cancelled, with a petition overnight amassing 700 signatures. 

Sexologist's research shows sex can get better as we age — and a lot of that is to do with prioritising intimacy, being generous, and working with what you've got.

Australian women are struggling to get copper intra-uterine devices (IUDs), with suppliers and authorities at odds over whether there is a shortage.

The government will pay for the most widely used contraceptive methods for the nine million Canadian women of reproductive age as the first part of a major healthcare reform.

Some of the 143 Inuit women — including many who were teenagers at the time — say they were not aware of what happened or did not consent to the intervention.

Figures revealed in Western Australia's first parliamentary sitting for the year showed 66 children under the age of 14 contracted an STI over the past three years.

Managing menstruation in public can be challenging at the best of times, but imagine being eight years old and having to deal with your period at school. Here's how teachers can make it easier.

Researchers have found rapid testing could help stem the spread of STIs and ensure the correct antibiotics are prescribed.

How much do you know about endometriosis? 

The culmination of birth control content on social media gives the distinct impression that young women today are well and truly fed up with the pill. In Australia, however, the research suggests a different reality.

A Kirby Institute report on sexually transmitted infections reveals five children died from congenital syphilis in Australia last year, with disease cases tripling over the past 10 years.

Health directories are enabling people in regional communities to find specialty health services, allowing them to take control of their healthcare journeys and avoid being whisked from practitioner to practitioner.

Kristy Urquhart had a hysterectomy hoping it would end decades of pelvic pain. When it didn't, she began to explore Holistic Pelvic Care.

Sexual devices like vibrators are sold in department stores and pharmacies in some parts of the country. In others they can only be sold in stores hidden from public view and subject to intense restrictions.

While WA Police reported a trouble-free week from WA's graduating year 12s, a video circulating on social media puts a spotlight on consent issues.

Kyle Montgomery became a quadriplegic following a mixed martial arts accident five years ago and is speaking up about the challenges of maintaining a sex life for those living with a disability, as advocates call for support from the NDIS.