LOTS OF INFO

If you havent had a look at this site - its fantastic(click on the picture). Not only does it give you information about contraceptive sexual health (particularly in developing countries - funny how the issues are often the same especially for young people at risk) it also has resources that you can order or even get free.

As an example I have ordered a copy of the "Family Planning - A Global Handbook For Providers" This book is soooo easy to follow. It is not made just for clinicians. It is written in simple language that will help you explain contraception to young people. The book covers such topics as types of contraceptives, serving diverse groups, STIs, reproductive health, sex after childbirth etc etc.

I think EVERY youth /community health centre should have a copy of this for easy reference. (Click on the picture on the right to go to the order page)

Lud Allen

What makes the news.

I still find it amazing that the issue about providing comprehensive sexual health and relationships education in schools is newsworthy.

Here is an article in the Adelaide Advertiser: It even has a vote button about whether you think this education shoulkd be provided in schools.

GBLT and HIV communites

Its been a while since I put a link into the Aids Council of South Australia 'hot news'.
In thier latest edition you can find out about

« Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander group
« When serosorting is seroguessing
« Stop talking about cure for AIDS: expert
« Risky gay sex ‘behind HIV epidemic’
« Mandatory reporting, mandatory disclosure – what is next?
« Report on national 2006 HIV notifications
« Confessions of a queer soprano: Kelly O’Brien
« Be part of a major new community musical theatre work!r lates edition you can find out about.

So get on and have a look: I found the article about 'stop talking about a cure' very interesting.

SEX on the Net

Recently came across this recording "sex on the net"from the ABC show 'Background Briefing': Below is the blurb about it.

"Whether adults like it or not, the Internet is where life's at for young people now - friendships, games, school stuff, comedy, adventure and sex. Teenagers are getting used to coming across pornography, and dirty old men. Sometimes they even turn the tables, and play indiscreet games. We don't know enough about the Internet generation - and government filters won't work on the new 3G phones"

Quite interesting. Here is the link if you want to hear the recording of the show.