Australia kicked off its first ever Sexual Health Week yesterday (running through the 15th) to promote condoms, STI tests, birth control, etc. (To paraphrase Paul Hogan, now that’s a fight!) As part of the project, a survey was conducted showing that nearly all adult Australians taking part in the study have had unprotected sex, but only about half of them have had a test for sexually transmitted infections. We’re sure American numbers aren’t much better. It’s been a while since the ’80s AIDS scare and we’ve gotten lazy with the latex. So let’s take a minute to review Sexual Health Week’s goals and messages, for they are important and inspiring and should not be forgotten, no matter where you are in the world.
GOALS:
- Decrease the rates of sexually transmitted infections in Australia
- Encourage regular sexual health check ups
- Remove the stigma surrounding sexually transmitted infections and sexual health
- Promote awareness of the many contraceptive options available
- Reinforce the importance of condom usage and practicing safe sex at all times
MESSAGES:
- Take control of your sexual health – always negotiate safe sex
- Don’t let love bug you – get a sexual health check up
- Contraception Conundrums? – find out what contraception is right for you
- Do You Ask About Belt Notches Before Sleeping with Someone?
- Is the Generic Birth Control Pill As Effective As Brand Name One?
- What’s the Deal with Manscaping?
November 27th, 2009 - 7:38 am
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