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Libido - relationship issues
Better Health — Libido means sex drive. Sexual desire varies enormously from one person to the next and there is no Libido means sex drive. The desire for sex varies enormously from one person to the next. Desire also varies depending on your circumstances at a ...More…
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Disability and sexual issues
Better Health — Sexuality is a key component of human nature. People who have a physical or intellectual disability may find it difficult to express their sexuality in satisfying ways. Problems include body image concerns, physical limitations, reduced sexual ...More…
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Chlamydia - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Chlamydia is a sexually transmissible infection (STI) that can affect women and men. If left untreated, chlamydia can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in women, which can lead to chronic pain and infertility. Chlamydia may have no ...More…
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Aboriginal health - sexually transmissible infections
Better Health — Indigenous Australians have a higher rate of sexually transmissible infection (STI) than the rest of the community. The most common STIs among Aboriginal people include chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis. Sex education, safe sex and condom use ...More…
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Sexual assault
Better Health — Sexual assault is largely experienced by women and children and perpetrated by men. It is an under-reported crime. Around 25 per cent of Australian women will be sexually assaulted in their lifetimes and, in most cases, the woman knows the ...More…
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Sexual abuse - how parents can help their child
Better Health — As a parent, you have an important role in helping your child recover from sexual abuse. This information takes a brief look at ways to help your child and yourself through this difficult experience. Your role in helping your child recover is ...More…
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Sexual abuse - an overview
Better Health — Increased openness and a willingness to discuss sexual abuse by adult women and men, as well as the development of service support networks, has led to greater community understanding of this issue. Increased openness and a willingness to discuss ...More…
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Aspects of sex education
Better Health — All people, with or without a disability, need ongoing and age appropriate sexuality education to develop positive attitudes to their sexuality. All humans, regardless of abilities or disabilities, are sexual beings and have the right to explore ...More…
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Sex education for children with intellectual disabilities
Better Health — People with intellectual disabilities have the same range of sexual thoughts, attitudes, feelings, desires, fantasies and activities as people without disabilities. Yet the expression of sexuality of people with an intellectual disability has ...More…
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Sex education - tips for parents
Better Health — Some parents find it hard to talk to their kids about sex. Simple tips and a range of practical suggestions are available which may help open the lines of communication. Many parents find it difficult to talk to their children about sex. Simple ...More…
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Sex education - talking to teenagers
Better Health — Many parents and carers feel shy about discussing sex with their children. Your teenager needs accurate information if they are to negotiate sexual relationships safely and responsibly. Sex education should cover a variety of topics including the ...More…
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Sex education - primary school children
Better Health — Primary school-aged children need age-appropriate information about sex and reproduction. Your talks should also start to include topics such as puberty, sexual responsibility and relationships. Sex education is an ongoing process of ...More…