Three new books that I have read recently that may interest you. (If you are from South Australia you may be able to check these out from the SHineSA resource centre.
The books are:
"The Vulva - anatomy, physiology, and pathology"
Edited by Miranda A. Farage and Howard Maibach
This book is a unique compilation of current research and information on the anatomy, physiology, toxicology, microbiology and diagnosis of the vulva and surrounding areas. One of the REALLY interesting things about this book is it examines differences in cultural, economic and hygienic practices from around the world.
Quite medical but interesting nontheless.
"The Science of Orgasm" By Barry R. Komisaruk, Carlos Beyer-Flores and Beverly Whipple.
This book is REALLY interesting. It tells you how and why orgasms happen, why they DON'T happen. How the brain produces orgasms, how ageing affects orgasm, the effects of street drugs, medication, hormones disorders and diseases. Have a read.
"Point Last Seen - a road to recovery after childhood sexual abuse and domestic violence" by Ricky Hunter
"Point Last Seen" is an intensely personal work. This is a true story of one woman's odyssey through three complex issues - childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence and mental illness.
This is HEAVY and rewarding. If you work with people that have been abused this will give you great insight.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Continuum Chart of effective contraceptive methods
Thought this might be of interest or use for workers. What do you think?
To get the original go to http://www.fhi.org/nr/shared/enFHI/Resources/EffectivenessChart.pdf.
New Continuum Chart to Be Used in Family Planning Essentials
USAID-supported research by Family Health International—showing that a simplified counselling chart can improve women’s understanding of contraceptive effectiveness more than complex charts can—began a chain of events that could soon help family planning providers better ensure that their clients are making appropriate method choices. As a result of the research, a panel of experts assembled by the World Health Organization drafted three simplified contraceptive effectiveness charts that were subsequently tested in India and Jamaica. Before viewing the charts, women’s contraceptive knowledge was poor: only 35 percent of women in the study in India and 58 percent of women in the study in Jamaica knew that oral contraceptives are more effective at preventing pregnancy than are condoms. While use of all three charts significantly improved the women’s knowledge, the chart that presented contraceptive methods on a continuum from most to least effective was slightly more comprehensible than the others. This chart will be used in the World Health Organization’s Family Planning Essentials: A Global Handbook for Providers and in the 19th edition of Contraceptive Technology (both forthcoming).
To get the original go to http://www.fhi.org/nr/shared/enFHI/Resources/EffectivenessChart.pdf.
New Continuum Chart to Be Used in Family Planning Essentials
USAID-supported research by Family Health International—showing that a simplified counselling chart can improve women’s understanding of contraceptive effectiveness more than complex charts can—began a chain of events that could soon help family planning providers better ensure that their clients are making appropriate method choices. As a result of the research, a panel of experts assembled by the World Health Organization drafted three simplified contraceptive effectiveness charts that were subsequently tested in India and Jamaica. Before viewing the charts, women’s contraceptive knowledge was poor: only 35 percent of women in the study in India and 58 percent of women in the study in Jamaica knew that oral contraceptives are more effective at preventing pregnancy than are condoms. While use of all three charts significantly improved the women’s knowledge, the chart that presented contraceptive methods on a continuum from most to least effective was slightly more comprehensible than the others. This chart will be used in the World Health Organization’s Family Planning Essentials: A Global Handbook for Providers and in the 19th edition of Contraceptive Technology (both forthcoming).
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
16 year olds now denied health care card
HOW CRAZY IS THIS???????
Card could deny teen girls pill
By Sue Dunlevy
January 24, 2007 12:00am
Article from:
TEENAGE girls seeking the birth control pill will have to get their parents' permission or apply to a senior bureaucrat for a Medicare card to avoid a $55 doctors fee under new rules.
The Howard Government's new access card, which will replace the Medicare smart card next year, will only be available to those over 18.
The current Medicare card is issued to those as young as 16.
The Australian Medical Association says this will hinder a teenager's ability to get a Medicare rebate. "It would restrict young people's privacy by making it harder for them to make life and health decisions free of interference," AMA president Mukesh Haikerwal said. "It goes to the whole issue of the autonomy of 16-year-olds - be it about contraceptive advice or advice about abuse or violence issues," he said.
Teens without their own access card will have to pay cash up front for a doctor visit because doctors will not be able to bulkbill them without a card, the AMA said. Many other teenagers under the age of 18 who live independently will be unable to claim welfare benefits and other government services if the age limit goes ahead. Until recently teenagers as young as 14 could get a Medicare card until the age limit was raised to 16, the age of consent.
Office of Access Card spokeswoman Marie Johnson said the access card legislation allowed people under the age of 18 to apply to the Secretary of the Department of Human Services for an exemption to the rule.
"This is not about denying anybody access to services," she said.
"If an individual under 18 needs and requires a card they can apply for it," she said.
But the AMA says this bureaucratic approval process is cumbersome and replaces a system where people aged 16 are automatically eligible for a card.
The age hitch is one of a number of serious privacy problems with the draft legislation identified by 120 groups and individuals.
The government-appointed watchdog overseeing consumer and privacy issues with the card said the legislation does not state clearly enough the Government's promise that the new card will not become a national identity card.
Former ACCC chief Alan Fels who heads the watchdog said too much personal information will be displayed on the card. "We haven't been able to see any rationale for place of birth," he said.
Civil Liberties Australia said the legislation does not require any tracking of who accesses data on the card. Nor does it require any check ups be made to ensure the data is correct.
And it says penalties for abusing the card system must be harsher.
Human Services Minister Joe Hockey released draft legislation for the card the week before Christmas and set a 15 January deadline for groups to raise any issues.
Card could deny teen girls pill
By Sue Dunlevy
January 24, 2007 12:00am
Article from:
TEENAGE girls seeking the birth control pill will have to get their parents' permission or apply to a senior bureaucrat for a Medicare card to avoid a $55 doctors fee under new rules.
The Howard Government's new access card, which will replace the Medicare smart card next year, will only be available to those over 18.
The current Medicare card is issued to those as young as 16.
The Australian Medical Association says this will hinder a teenager's ability to get a Medicare rebate. "It would restrict young people's privacy by making it harder for them to make life and health decisions free of interference," AMA president Mukesh Haikerwal said. "It goes to the whole issue of the autonomy of 16-year-olds - be it about contraceptive advice or advice about abuse or violence issues," he said.
Teens without their own access card will have to pay cash up front for a doctor visit because doctors will not be able to bulkbill them without a card, the AMA said. Many other teenagers under the age of 18 who live independently will be unable to claim welfare benefits and other government services if the age limit goes ahead. Until recently teenagers as young as 14 could get a Medicare card until the age limit was raised to 16, the age of consent.
Office of Access Card spokeswoman Marie Johnson said the access card legislation allowed people under the age of 18 to apply to the Secretary of the Department of Human Services for an exemption to the rule.
"This is not about denying anybody access to services," she said.
"If an individual under 18 needs and requires a card they can apply for it," she said.
But the AMA says this bureaucratic approval process is cumbersome and replaces a system where people aged 16 are automatically eligible for a card.
The age hitch is one of a number of serious privacy problems with the draft legislation identified by 120 groups and individuals.
The government-appointed watchdog overseeing consumer and privacy issues with the card said the legislation does not state clearly enough the Government's promise that the new card will not become a national identity card.
Former ACCC chief Alan Fels who heads the watchdog said too much personal information will be displayed on the card. "We haven't been able to see any rationale for place of birth," he said.
Civil Liberties Australia said the legislation does not require any tracking of who accesses data on the card. Nor does it require any check ups be made to ensure the data is correct.
And it says penalties for abusing the card system must be harsher.
Human Services Minister Joe Hockey released draft legislation for the card the week before Christmas and set a 15 January deadline for groups to raise any issues.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
ADELAIDE IDAHO FORUM
IDAHO 2007 
(International Day Against Homophobia)
The Northern Voices GLBTIQ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer) Advocacy Network Invite you to:
A planning / information session for
The (May) International Day Against Homophobia 2007
We’re developing IDAHO SA into a growing & significant day of recognition, action
and celebration for our diverse communities!
So, we’re inviting you to help drive IDAHO into 2007 & beyond
The planning day will:
· present the development and impact of the IDAHO 2006 e-mail initiative
· share some ideas the Northern Voices Network has for IDAHO 2007
· identify a pool of usable activities or strategies for you to use for IDAHO 2007
· identify & discuss potential resources for use for IDAHO ‘07 & throughout the year
Tracy Clark (SA Police Gay & Lesbian Liaison Officer - GLLO) will speak on the GLLO’s in SA and what she (Elizabeth Local Service Area) is planning for IDAHO 2007
We are keen to hear about
o Ideas
o Information
o Concepts
o Dreams
you or your agency / group have & opportunities you might get involved with
10am - 1pm Thursday, Feb 1st
Playford Community Health Service
50 Peachey Road, Davoren Park
Please RSVP to Cecily Nicholls: Playford Community Health 8252 9900
(International Day Against Homophobia)
The Northern Voices GLBTIQ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer) Advocacy Network Invite you to:
A planning / information session for
The (May) International Day Against Homophobia 2007
We’re developing IDAHO SA into a growing & significant day of recognition, action
and celebration for our diverse communities!
So, we’re inviting you to help drive IDAHO into 2007 & beyond
The planning day will:
· present the development and impact of the IDAHO 2006 e-mail initiative
· share some ideas the Northern Voices Network has for IDAHO 2007
· identify a pool of usable activities or strategies for you to use for IDAHO 2007
· identify & discuss potential resources for use for IDAHO ‘07 & throughout the year
Tracy Clark (SA Police Gay & Lesbian Liaison Officer - GLLO) will speak on the GLLO’s in SA and what she (Elizabeth Local Service Area) is planning for IDAHO 2007
We are keen to hear about
o Ideas
o Information
o Concepts
o Dreams
you or your agency / group have & opportunities you might get involved with
10am - 1pm Thursday, Feb 1st
Playford Community Health Service
50 Peachey Road, Davoren Park
Please RSVP to Cecily Nicholls: Playford Community Health 8252 9900
INTERESTING DISCUSSION RE VIAGRA
Do you know young men using viagra as a recreational drug? Did you know it is being marketed as such? Have a read of this. 
Viagra–Not For Recreational Use
January 22nd, 2007 by MsCaesi
Originally prescribed to men and women alike, we
Viagra–Not For Recreational Use
January 22nd, 2007 by MsCaesi
Originally prescribed to men and women alike, we
Monday, January 22, 2007
Gender and Power
Anyone interested in a gender and power workshop??
This will be run in sexual health awareness week and will be exploring all sorts of gender and power issues.
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