Sexual Health
NZ experiencing 'alarming' increase in Syphilis cases
It's an unfortunate title, but Auckland is New Zealand's Syphilis capital, and New Zealand is experiencing what's been described as an "alarming" increase in cases of the sexually transmitted disease… Audio
Lockdown means Auckland gay men ineligible for funded drug
Auckland's months-long Covid-19 lockdown means gay men in Auckland are no longer eligible for subsidised access to a commonly-used safe sex drug. Jake McKee reports. Audio
Let's talk about sex: Why teens' contraceptive use is dropping
A survey of 7,500 Kiwi teens has found their sexual activity has dropped - but so too has the use of condoms and other forms of contraception. Audio
BANG! Season 3 Episode 2: Talk About It
Research shows that putting a name to a feeling helps manage it. In this episode, three BANG! listeners talk about things they've struggled with and the steps they've taken to deal with them, plus… Audio
BANG! Season 3 Episode 1: All Bi Myself
Didn't you know? It's 20-bi-teen! What better time to get schooled on the ins and outs of bisexuality. In this ep, a couple from season 2 return to talk about the difference between being bi and… Audio
Rights and Ownership Over the Female Body
From crotch-less bloomers and women’s fashion in the late 19th century to contraception, menstruation and abortion. Episode Four of Beyond Kate explores the politics and double standards around the… Audio
Young kiwis waiting to seek STI treatment
Young kiwis aren't getting help for sexual health issues early enough according to new research by Massey University. Audio
The conversations (not) being had about sex
A shockingly contemporary musical addressing many aspects of sex including consent, rape, sexual identity, mental well being, virginity and relationships comes to Wellington. Audio
Syphilis on rise, numbers double in 2 years
The number of New Zealanders with syphilis has doubled over the past two years.
Rising cases of syphilis tip of the iceberg
A sexual health doctor says a rising number of reported cases of infectious syphilis in this country is likely to be the tip of the iceberg.
New network launched for sexual assault survivors
Sexual health workers are hoping a new support network will increase the number of sexual assault survivors accessing help. Audio
Trump's abortion rule will cause deaths - activists
Backstreet abortions will rise and thousands will die after Donald Trump banned US-funded groups from discussing terminations anywhere in the world, activists say.
Greymouth Family Planning clinic to close
The Greymouth Family Planning clinic will close at the end of February, with a phone service to be offered in its place.
Call to boost testing for potentially severe STD
Doctors are being urged to test for a little-known STD which is often treated incorrectly because it has symptoms similar to Crohn's disease.
STI rates high in some communities
The latest data on sexually transmitted infections shows more needs to be done to improve access to testing and treatment, Family Planning says.
One In Five: Health Click
This week on One in Five: teaching children about the birds and the bees is often challenging. But it can be tougher still for parents whose young people have learning difficulties. Katy Gosset meets… Audio
Insight for 17 November 2013 - Safer Sex?
Megan Whelan explores whether young people are getting the education about sexuality they need. Audio
