01/27/2026
24th of January was the International Day of Education – celebrating the power of knowledge. Let’s explore how knowledge of Women Partners of Men who have S*x with Men can positively help and support these women.
Women Partners are an often-invisible population that is often not on the radar of the general population. Their needs are often complex, particularly if children are involved, their s*xual health has been put at risk, or they are experiencing coercive control/domestic violence.
What is this population? Women Partners of Men of S*x with Men, are in our experience, women who often have no knowledge of the male s*xual activities their partner or husband is participating in. They believe they are in a faithful, monogamous relationship.
Why is it important to understand the WPMSM population? Even though the chance is small, you may know someone whose husband is having s*x with other men. Knowing about the experiences of WPMSM could help you support your friend/sister/colleague in the best way possible.
Read here for a resource designed by our Women Partners Client Advisory Group on how to be a great support to someone going through this experience: https://www.womenpartners.org.au/information-centre/how-to-be-support-to-women-partners
Why should professionals know about the WPMSM population? In our experience, many women turn to doctors, nurses, counsellors, social workers or another professional they trust, as a resource of comfort, referrals and support.
This is why WPMSM have created webinars for doctors, social workers/counsellors, and other health professionals to provide quality education on their roles in providing comprehensive support and referrals for these women.
Sign up here for our webinars and newsletter: https://www.womenpartners.org.au/service/professional-development
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