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Government health boss commends ‘extraordinary uptake’ of HIV opt-out scheme
Opt-out blood tests for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C will be rolled out to more sites in the UK, with the potential to save thousands of lives and meet the goal of ending new transmissions by 2030. Under the opt-out scheme, anyone having a blood test
By LGBT
Dec 2, 2023
This revolutionary new tampon will help you test for STIs at home
A revolutionary new tampon is helping people test for STIs at home. Daye, the female-founded gynaecological start-up is offering a world-first ‘diagnostic’ tampon that allows you to screen for sexually transmitted infections from the comfort o
By LGBT
Dec 2, 2023
World Aids Day: ‘Sex should be pleasurable and safe’, says HIV expert
To mark World Aids Day on 1 December, an NHS speciality doctor in HIV medicine has spoken to PinkNews about the importance of finding pleasure in sex while staying safe and protected. Eduardo Peres works at the John Hunter Clinic, part of Chelsea and West
By LGBT
Dec 2, 2023
EHRC boss criticised for celebrating award win from right-wing publication The Spectator
The Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) boss, Baroness Kishwer Falkner, is facing new criticism for celebrating an award win from right-wing publication The Spectator. In July, an investigation into Falkner was reopened, following complaints in
By LGBT
Dec 2, 2023