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HIV diagnosis numbers in WA greater among straight men than for gay men More straight-identifying men in Western Australia (WA) were diagnosed with HIV than …

New research shows that higher STI rates among Victorian PrEP trial participants were a result of more frequent testing, more casual partners, and more group sex – but not reduced condom use.

“Just like in the general population, not every gay man will use a condom every time.”

“I have noticed that few people seem all that worried about other STIs like chlamydia and gonorrhoea. I’ve seen it among straight folks too—condoms seem to have fallen out of fashion”

A record 244 people were diagnosed in 2016 – mostly gay and bisexual men.

“This year we’re expecting to see big changes in the survey because of the rapid increase in the use of PrEP”

“I feel like safer sex should be empowerment-focused rather than prescriptive.”

Launched by ACON, the campaign aims to educate same-sex attracted men about new options such as PrEP and an undetectable viral load.

Valentine’s Day is coming up fast, but did you know 14 February is also National Condom Day? National Condom Day started in the late eighties …

Victorian Health Minister Jill Hennessy has confirmed that Victoria’s current PrEP trial will be expanded to allow 2600 people access to the HIV prevention tool.