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Gonorrhoea (the clap)

Gonorrhoea, also known as 'the clap,' is a bacterial STI. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention in this concise guide.

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Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis is an infection usually spread via unprotected sex, but occasionally via sharing wet towels. Learn about treatment and prevention.

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Chlamydia

Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that may cause no symptoms. Learn about prevention, testing, contact tracing and treatment.

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Syphilis

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause serious health problems if left untreated. Find out more about syphilis here.

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Penis irritation

Penis irritation and inflammation can occur for several reasons. Learn more about this condition, its treatment and how to prevent it.

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Sexually transmitted infections (STI)

Sex is part of a healthy relationship, but can carry risks. Learn about safe sex, STIs, spotting symptoms, and what to do if you get infected.

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How the HPV vaccine is eliminating cervical cancer in Australia

Australia could be the first country in the world to eliminate cervical cancer, thanks to the free HPV immunisation program and new Cervical Screening Test.

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Human papillomavirus and HPV vaccine

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus commonly spread through sexual contact which can cause cervical cancer. But vaccination can prevent it.

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Genital herpes

Genital herpes spreads by skin-to-skin contact, like kissing or foreplay. Learn how to prevent the spread of the virus and what to do if you catch it.

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How to treat warts

Warts are small, harmless lumps of skin caused by the human papilloma virus. Learn here about treatments and how to avoid spreading warts.

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