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How to consent Consent is the act of voluntarily accepting for something to happen. You consent to many things in your life: when your friend asks you if they can be your partner for a group project, or offers you a cup of tea, they are asking for your consent for those actions. When it […]

Syphilis can be tested for in a blood test, or by a swab if you have symptoms. Not all doctors check for syphilis routinely, so make sure you ask specifically for it.Syphilis is so dangerous because, if left untreated, it can cause serious mental and physical impairments later in life. It can even be passed […]

For a long time, HIV was seen as the “grim reaper” of STIs. A stigmatised death sentence used to ostracise the homosexual community and shun their sexuality as deviant and cursed. Let’s not even get into the long term effects those fear campaigns have had, but suffice to say, they didn’t work and are still […]

Q: Will I die if I get an STI? A: Absolutely not. Most STIs are easily treatable, and often you just need to take some medicine for a week or so. It’s really not a big deal. Q: Will using a condom stop me from getting an STI? A: Not completely, but it is a […]

There’s heaps of different STI’s and BBV’s and they can be transmitted through different bodily fluids: semen (cum), pre-seminal fluid (pre-cum), rectal fluids, vaginal fluids, breast milk, and for some through close physical contact.  You can get these through any type of sexual contact: anal, oral or vaginal sex, and for some intimate contact e.g. […]

Alongside disparities in mental health, LGBTQIA+ people have inequalities in their reproductive and sexual health. Reasons for this include previously negative experiences, limited access to inclusive services (particularly for regional and remote people), and a lack of practitioner knowledge around certain concepts (especially around gender identity). Most sexual health education provided in schools is centred […]

What the law says about sexting: In Australia, the law states that all people must be 18 years old or older to make, keep, send or ask for sexualised images, videos, messages or texts (even of yourself). This can be seen under the law as child pornography and serious legal consequences can apply.    The […]

Were dental dams excluded from your sex ed classes in school? Because they were for me, and I wish they weren’t. They’re DAMN easy to use and very helpful at preventing STIs. Dental dams are thin sheets of latex that can be places over the vulva or anus before oral sex, creating an effective barrier […]

There are a plethora of sex toys out there designed for use with a vagina or clitoris, all serving slightly different functions. It’s important to know what they all do, what they don’t, and decide for yourself whether they may suit your specific pleasure needs 😏. Let’s jump in! Dildos The old classic. Simple, but […]

2020 YEP Youth Sector Survey In late 2020 YEP launched an open online survey for professionals in the youth sector. This was advertised via a sponsored add on Facebook, and via YEP’s Instagram page. Promotional emails were sent to the youth and sexual health sectors. Key findings of the 2020 YEP Youth Sector Survey: