Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV) – What is that?
08 November 18
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Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV) – What is that?
What to know about LGV and what to do if you have it.
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2018 HIV Data Update
11 September 18
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2018 HIV Data Update
The latest data showing a continued decline in HIV transmission rates in NSW has been welcomed by ACON. The NSW HIV Strategy Data Report –…
What’s the T with HIV stigma?
25 July 18
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What’s the T with HIV stigma?
WARNING: This article contains references to RuPaul’s Drag Race and drag culture. *tongue pop* Ok henny, the time has come to talk HIV stigma. It’s…
6 possible short- and long-term side effects of PrEP
22 May 18
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6 possible short- and long-term side effects of PrEP
While most people’s bodies tolerate PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) well, like all medications it can have some side effects. Everyone is different which makes it difficult…
Being PrEP-ared with PrEP
26 April 18
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Being PrEP-ared with PrEP
In order to reduce the risk of HIV, we all need to explore and choose the method that works for us and our lifestyle. Some…
ACON MARDI GRAS PARADE FLOAT 2018 – HOW DO YOU DO IT?
15 March 18
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ACON MARDI GRAS PARADE FLOAT 2018 – HOW DO YOU DO IT?
How did we do it this Mardi Gras? We did it with love, laughter, sparkle and spunk. Thank you to everyone who got involved and…
This Mardi Gras, How Do You Do It?
28 February 18
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This Mardi Gras, How Do You Do It?
We have come a great distance to arrive at this year’s 40th Mardi Gras parade. From what started as a political protest and Day of…
PrEP and condoms: why some guys use both
16 February 18
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PrEP and condoms: why some guys use both
These days, with more options for preventing HIV than ever before, it’s a natural progression that we are now seeing guys experiment with and adopt…
PrEP recommended to be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)
09 February 18
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PrEP recommended to be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)
UPDATE: PrEP will be listed on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on April 1st 2018. Changes to the way you can access PrEP in NSW…
Condoms? Yep I know them! PrEP? Sure! UVL? WTF Is That?!
07 February 18
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Condoms? Yep I know them! PrEP? Sure! UVL? WTF Is That?!
Unless you’ve been living under a rock of abstinence, you’ve probably heard of or seen condoms and PrEP – two of the most effective HIV…
All you need to know about testing for STIs
12 December 17
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All you need to know about testing for STIs
You might agree with me when I say that the word ‘testing’ is not synonymous with the word ‘fun’. Testing might evoke memories of flunking…
Why are we still talking about HIV?
29 November 17
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Why are we still talking about HIV?
For most, this time of year is exhausting. It’s the end of year, it’s festive season, it’s getting warmer and the idea of lazing on…
Great news for gay men – Together we’re ending HIV
23 August 17
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Great news for gay men – Together we’re ending HIV
Big news has been released today, with the latest quarterly NSW HIV Data Report released by NSW Ministry of Health. While the data report is…
2017 HIV data so far
21 June 17
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2017 HIV data so far
2017 has crept up on us and the familiar comments like ‘I can’t believe it’s already June’ are no doubt already being shared at hairdressers…
ACON MARDI GRAS PARADE FLOAT 2017 – HOW DO YOU DO IT?
31 March 17
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ACON MARDI GRAS PARADE FLOAT 2017 – HOW DO YOU DO IT?
Just like glitter, the memories of Mardi Gras don’t fade quickly. This year we danced and marched in pink, blue and green as part of…