Sexual Health Victoria

13/11/2025

13th November marks the beginning of Transgender Awareness Week!

This week, we celebrate trans and gender-diverse identities and contributions, as well as highlight the challenges their communities face. We honour the trans community's ongoing resilience, voice in amplifying issues and their fight for visibility, safety and equality, and commit to continuing active allyship for all. 🩷🤍🩵

12/11/2025

Have you ever heard of bacterial vaginosis (AKA BV)?

BV is a common bacterial infection in the va**na that occurs when the normal balance of va**nal bacteria changes. These changes are due to the transmission of BV-bacteria during s*xual activity.

You may be more likely to get BV if you have a new s*xual partner, have s*x without barrier methods, have s*x with a partner who has a va**na or uncircumcised p***s, use a do**he or clean inside your va**na with soap or other products, have an IUD or are a smoker.

BV is treatable with antibiotics or antibiotic gel/cream. It is possible for BV to resolve on its own without treatment.

It is recommended you visit a healthcare provider if you need treatment, as treating BV yourself might worsen the condition.

10/11/2025

07/11/2025

PCOS often goes undiagnosed. Many health care providers dismiss, ignore, or write off PCOS symptoms as “bad periods” — but it affects about 1 in 10 women, trans, and nonbinary people.

PCOS can be treated but there’s no cure. We can help raise awareness by sharing PCOS stories, demanding better care, and advocating for more research equity. 💙

05/11/2025

What is the difference between being as*xual (ace) and aromantic?

As*xual and aromantic might be some terms you hear a lot, and both fall under the 'A' component of LGBTQIA+. However, these terms are not interchangeable and have different meanings to each other.

Swipe to find out the difference between as*xual and aromantic kinds of attraction.

04/11/2025

This long weekend, we're saying yup to the (diva) cup!

Menstrual cups offer an affordable, comfortable and easy way to manage your period. Unlike disposable pads and tampons, a menstrual cup is a reusable silicon cup that collects, rather than absorbs, menstrual fluid.

Many people find it offers greater comfort, convenience and confidence, whether you're at work, studying or enjoying your day.

Talking to a doctor or nurse can help you find what works best for your body and lifestyle.

30/10/2025

Not all rings are cursed this Halloween... some actually protect you. 📼👻

While this ring may have haunted your nightmares, the NuvaRing could save you a lot of worry.

The NuvaRing is a contraceptive ring that offers three weeks of pregnancy prevention with just one application.

This week, it was officially added to the PBS. This means that Australians have more choice in deciding an affordable and accessible contraceptive option that suits their lifestyle.

So this spooky season, remember: the scariest thing isn’t a haunted VHS tape, it's being unprepared. 🕸🎃

29/10/2025

If you recognise this icon, it might be time for a cervical screening. 👀

Cervical screenings help detect HPV and abnormal cells in the cervix that might turn into cancer if not caught and treated early.

You can even do your cervical screening test in private (called self-collection) or have a healthcare provider collect the sample for you.

If you’re 25 or older and have had any type of s*xual contact with someone, you should have a regular cervical screening test every 5 years.

Speak to your GP to book a cervical screening test. If you would like to do your own test, ask them about self-collection.

27/10/2025

What an amazing day attending the Expression Deaf Festival 2025 in Melbourne! 🌈

💙 Two of our incredible educators, Krissy and Joanna, had a great time promoting our Auslan videos with Expression Australia. These videos aim to provide s*xual and reproductive health education and resources for everyone, ensuring all people have access to important s*xual health topics, including s*xually transmissible infections, blood borne viruses and endometriosis. To access these videos, please visit our website!

A massive thank you to Claire, who was our interpreter across the day!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, said hello and picked up some information about our clinics and Auslan resources. We can't wait for more events like these in the future! 🎉

26/10/2025

24/10/2025

From condoms to diaphragms, here’s our guide on barrier methods!

24/10/2025