Antibiotic-resistant cases of gonorrhea jump in OntarioSource: CBC
The percentage of gonorrhea cases in Ontario resistant to a common class of antibiotics has soared, and researchers say that finding reinforces national guidelines advising against the use of those drugs to treat the infections.
Lesbian Health FAQsSource: womenshealth.gov
Frequently asked questions about lesbian health from womenshealth.gov, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
STI; Sexually Transmitted InfectionsSource: CATIE.ca
From the Public Health Agency of Canada, information about sexually transmitted infections, safer sex, and healthy sexuality. Gives instructions for using male condoms, but not female condoms or dental dams.
Women Lovin' WomenSource: ACToronto
From AIDS Committee of Toronto: safer sex and STI prevention information for women who have sex with women. Some readers will be offended by the pictures and language in this booklet.
Many over-50s 'run risk of STI'Source: BBC News
The over-50s are increasingly putting themselves at risk of sexually transmitted infections because they are not using condoms, research suggests.
Sexual health scientists head for SeattleSource: depts.washington.edu
A doctor friend of mine from Australia is coming out to Seattle to attend next week's meeting of the International Society for Sexually Transmitted Disease Research (ISSTDR).
UK Study Examines Use of Text Messaging in STI ReportingSource: sexuality.about.com
The study used text messaging to let people who had been tested know whether their results were negative (no STIs) or whether they needed to come back to the clinic (no one was told they had an STI through text messagine).