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STI Stigma: Why we must stop being ashamed of discussing sexual health

STI Stigma: Why we must stop being ashamed of discussing sexual health

It’s time to accept that the squeamish taboo around talking about STIs is having serious implications for our health and wellbeing.
“A nightmare and total faff”: The inconsistencies in our local contraception services

“A nightmare and total faff”: The inconsistencies in our local contraception services

The Mancunion reveals the complications many patients have struggled with when attempting to get contraception from their GP in Fallowfield. Students spoke of the inconsistent and unhelpful contraceptive and sexual health services in Manchester.
Revealed: Freshers ‘put-off’ from accessing sexual health services due to University WiFi issues

Revealed: Freshers ‘put-off’ from accessing sexual health services due to University WiFi issues

Vital sexual health services inaccessible to first-year students due to ‘frustrating’ WiFi ban
UoM 6th-best for promoting good sexual health

UoM 6th-best for promoting good sexual health

UoM scored 63.75/100 in the sexual health survey, but 91% of students felt “more could be done to promote good sexual health”
Something smells fishy

Something smells fishy

How well do younger women really know their vaginas? According to a new study, the answer is less well than they think
Male contraception: where are we now?

Male contraception: where are we now?

Despite the high demand for more male contraception, the development of gels or pills for men has a long way to go before they hit the shelves.
In conversation with: SHAG

In conversation with: SHAG

SHAG is a website and platform aimed at creating a safe space for sexual expression. It merges art with important conversations, increasing awareness of sexual experiences – both good and bad.

Hope on World AIDS Day

James Huyton talks of the continued hope in the light of World AIDS Day

Spotlight: Sexpression Manchester

Sexpression runs campaigns for better sexual education for all, throughout Manchester and the UK.

Sexpression

Sexpression Manchester aims to teach sexual health and encourage young people to make informed decisions