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# Irish Family Planning Association
More women seeking post-abortion counselling say IFPA
The Irish Family Planning Association have also reported an increase in STI screenings in its 2012 report.
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Dec 12th 2013, 10:00 AM
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Column: An itch, a rash, warts – this makes people get an STI test, but often there are no symptoms
Many STIs are symptomless and can be transmitted through oral sex too, writes Tricia Purcell, who says young people need to be better educated about their sexual health.
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Dec 10th 2013, 7:00 AM
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Column: What you don’t know about emergency contraception (and why it might hurt you)
Revelations that emergency contraceptives were bring sold without a warning that their effectiveness could be compromised in women of a certain weight underlines the lack of holistic education about contraception and sexual health, writes Alison Begas.
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Dec 8th 2013, 12:00 PM
# sexual health
Email and drop-in service to support sexual health in gay community
The Gay Switchboard is also hoping to launch a video chat service next year to encourage younger people who are having issues to get in touch.
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Dec 7th 2013, 8:45 AM
# HIV Positive
Undiagnosed HIV rates high in Dublin, widespread testing recommended
A new testing programme at the Mater Hospital diagnosed almost three in every 1,000 people with the HIV infection.
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Nov 29th 2013, 12:41 PM
# sexual health
Over 1,000 people in Dublin, Wicklow and Kildare have contracted gonorrhoea this year
Rates across the country have risen in the past three years, but the greater Dublin area has been particularly badly hit.
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Nov 13th 2013, 4:37 PM
# Chlamydia
Reilly: Chlamydia screening programme 'would not be cost-effective'
The minister said it would be difficult to achieve te necessary coverage levels to reduce the reservoir of infection in the Irish population.
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Oct 9th 2013, 7:30 AM
# sexual health
Gonorrhoea cases at an all-time high in Northern Ireland
Cases of gonorrhoea are up one third in Northern Ireland, with over 450 people diagnosed with the disease.
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Aug 23rd 2013, 9:19 AM
# sexual health
Most people in Ireland have never had a sexual health test
Almost a third of people in a study said they are not concerned about their sexual health.
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Jul 31st 2013, 7:25 PM
# Sex
"Dramatic" increase in STIs in Dublin in just 12 months
There has been a 72 per cent increase in the number of cases of genital herpes diagnosed at the Dublin Well Woman Centre.
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Jun 25th 2013, 4:23 PM
# sexual health
Minister questioned on delay in National Health Strategy
Dr James Reilly said that a draft version of the strategy is due in June of this year.
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Feb 23rd 2013, 7:40 AM
# Philippines
Philippines signs controversial new law easing access to contraception
Philippines legislators passed the landmark law providing government funding for contraceptives and sexuality classes, despite strong opposition from the dominant Roman Catholic Church.
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Jan 17th 2013, 10:19 AM
Voices
Column: Internet porn needs a warning – ‘may hurt your relationship’
When internet porn becomes a feature in a relationship it can bring catastrophic consequences, writes Eithne Bacuzzi.
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Jan 12th 2013, 7:00 PM
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Column: Why are we getting complacent with our sexual health?
We should know by now that having unprotected sex is not safe, writes Anna Quigley – so why are we engaging in risky sexual behaviour?
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Dec 21st 2012, 6:55 AM
# Birth Control
Bishops say new bill is moving Philippines towards legal abortion
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines allege the Reproductive Health Bill promotes pre-marital sex and threatens the “moral fibre” of the country.
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Dec 15th 2012, 11:46 AM
# savita
In aftermath of Savita death, Richard Branson recalls arrest for selling condoms in Ireland
Branson has called Ireland’s abortion laws “outdated” and called for them to be changed.
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Nov 19th 2012, 6:14 PM
# sexual health
Ireland 'performing well' in areas of sexual and reproductive health
However, in terms of contraceptive use, Ireland is still not quite hitting the average for developed countries.
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Nov 15th 2012, 6:30 AM
# marie stopes
Protest expected over opening of Belfast Marie Stopes clinic today
Marie Stopes International has asked its supporters not to counter-protest.
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Oct 18th 2012, 8:09 AM
# Belfast
'Don't counter-demonstrate in Belfast', Marie Stopes International urges
The organisation is to open its Belfast clinic on Thursday, and is expecting planned protests – but asks people not to counter-protest, to ensure public safety.
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Oct 16th 2012, 3:03 PM
# Abortion
First private abortion clinic to open in Northern Ireland
The sexual health and abortion clinic is to open in Belfast and will be run by Marie Stopes.
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Oct 11th 2012, 7:35 AM
# fifty shades
Fifty Shades of Grey-inspired sex festival begins in Dublin
The book has sold tens of thousands of copies. And now the festival is here…
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Aug 4th 2012, 8:45 AM
# HIV
US regulators approve first daily anti-HIV drug
Truvada, which is designed for use by healthy adults who are at risk of HIV, should be mixed with safe sex and regular testing.
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Jul 16th 2012, 10:05 PM
# Condoms
Voters in LA to decide on use of condoms in porn
Adult film actors in LA city are already required to wear condoms, but campaigners want this extended county-wide.
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Jul 6th 2012, 1:34 PM
# Here's Johnny
HSE's Johnny hits the town...
The mascot from the new sexual health campaign has been alarming… sorry, meeting… people on the street.
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Jun 25th 2012, 2:10 PM
# Workout
Exercise causes orgasms for some women - study
Need a reason to hit the gym? Here’s one…
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Mar 20th 2012, 11:02 AM
# sexual health
Three-quarters of students have had unprotected sex: survey
HSE Crisis Pregnancy Programme acting director says that 18-24-year-old know the importance of contraception – but fail to use it consistently.
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Feb 13th 2012, 7:00 AM
# Relationships
Let's talk about sex: Ireland's first sex festival to be held next month
Bliss Festival will feature presentations and ‘playshops’ on sexual relationships and health.
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Jan 31st 2012, 7:15 AM
# sexual health
Sexual healthcare now considered a 'luxury'?
The Dublin Well Woman Centre has seen a significant drop in the number of people attending for STI screening.
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Jul 18th 2011, 2:18 PM
# romance romance
Romance novels are 'bad for your sexual health'
Mills & Boon novels have led to unrealistic sexual expectations and break-ups, a psychologist has said.
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Jul 8th 2011, 2:30 PM
# Irish Aids Day
Ireland records lowest level of new HIV cases in 10 years
However a report by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre found there continues to be a high level of gay and bisexual men testing positive.
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Jun 15th 2011, 3:04 PM
# no sex please
Fewer American teens and young adults are having sex
Comprehensive US study shows the numbers of sexually active teens has dropped – but doesn’t explain why.
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Mar 3rd 2011, 6:01 PM
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