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16/01/2022

The names Women's Aid recorded into one graphic. Since their records began in 1996, 244 women have died violently. Where the case has been resolved, 87% of women were killed by a man they knew while 13% of women by a stranger. Helen Chu (former Dublin Lord Mayor) be writing to our government leaders the names with this list & ask what action they plan to take especially in terms of education & criminal reform. It is asked that each of us particularly our male allies share this list & have conversations on how each woman suffered & how they can help end this cycle.

Remember their names.
aid

04/11/2021

Breaking News: Anne Doyle, TV legend extraordinaire tells people living with HIV and are on effect treatment cannot pass it on. So, pass it on.

is an amazing compassionate on-site into individual stories while also hilarious and heart warming and we learn one important thing from hosts and , that can’t sing. Designs by the amazing *xeducation

17/03/2021

The GMHS has been closed for a year now. Other s*xual health clinics are open. Why is Ireland’s only s*xual health clinic for gay & bis*xual men & trans folks still closed?

Let the HSE know it’s been long enough - it’s time to

Link in bio to generate an email to Chief Officer, Martina Queally to ensure a clear signal of important is communicated ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
*xualhealthmatters *xualhealthireland

02/02/2021

After taking some much needed social media time off and all things relative to posting. The break has finished.
First post of 2022?

HIV related transmission concerns of course (some extremely obvious but nonetheless they have came from peoples genuine concerns)

HIV cannot be contracted or transmitted by:
💦Spitting
🪡 Discarded needles
💋 Kissing
🚽 Toilet seats
🫂 Hugging
🪥 Toothbrush
🙌🏻 Shaking Hands
🙄Sassy Response 👘Sharing a jumper
❤️🥰Sex whit someone Undetectable ( )

Design by ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
*xualhealth via

15/12/2020

Accessing PrEP in Ireland is...FREE!!!

PrEP is medication taken by HIV negative people which significantly reduces the chances of contracting HIV through condomless s*x.

The number of people diagnosed with HIV in Ireland is year on year increasing, yet in the UK has dropped substantially since 2012 and largely attributed to a rise in the use Prep

Of the estimated 103,800 people living with HIV in the UK in 2018

👨 93% have been diagnosed with the virus.
🙇‍♂️Of these, 97% are receiving treatment.
🙋🏻And of these, 97% are, undetectable

With Ireland now a focusing on and aiming for the same reduction by:

- 90% of all people living with HIV will know their HIV status

- 90% of all people with diagnosed HIV infection will receive sustained antiretroviral therapy (ART

- 90% of all HIV-diagnosed people receiving sustained ART will achieve viral suppression.

Also now know as fast track city initiative (90-90-90) And the most equally important also its focus and target is to achieve zero stigma and discrimination ✌🏻

And importantly providing access to PrEP.

Accessing PrEP in Ireland is relatively easy
☀️ You need Drug Payment Scheme (DPS) card or a Medical card
🌞 PPS number
⛅️ Test Negative for HIV
🌝 Attend clinic check up every three months

You can take as a daily pill or Event Based Dosage, the focus is on access, usage and stigma eradication.

iKnow will have information on what PrEP is, how it’s taken, where to access, details should someone be met with a chemist that doesn’t know and if English isn’t your first language and you don’t have a DPS card, will provide alternative options that might suit.

So...keep an eye out for its release ⁣⁣
Graphics by ⁣
*xualhealth

11/12/2020

PEP, or post-exposure prophylaxis, is a short course of medicines (a pill) taken very soon after a possible exposure to HIV to prevent the virus from taking hold in your body.

Exposure can be due to condomless s*x by mutual choice, a condom fails, or condomless s*x or condom removal without consent or not used without awareness which is, s*xual assault.

After a course of PEP you need to wait 28 days before testing for HIV. This is because PEP can delay infection

PEP does not protect against STI’s.

Access must occur within 72 hours, ideally after 2 hours of exposure and PEP should not be offered where testing has shown that the source is HIV negative, or if the risk assessment has concluded that HIV infection of the source is unlikely.
If the HIV status of the source is unknown, a careful risk assessment would be carried out. (Example of the table assessment is also on the second photo)

PEP is available in many Sexual Health/STI clinics. If it is not possible to get PEP from your STI clinic within 72 hours (for example, if the clinic is closed in the evenings or at weekends), PEP can be accessed in a number of Hospital Emergency Departments.

With access and awareness to PEP it has a proven connection to the decrease in HIV diagnosis. (UK studies showing free access to PrEP and PEP have no shown a decrease in HIV diagnosis)
Yet...Ireland’s HIV rates are still increasing.

With the release of iKnow app, it will have a quick assessment which was mirrored from BAASH (British Association for AIDS And Sexual Health) and Terrence Higgins trust.

If in doubt download iKnow and as also, as always, speak to a medical professional of which iKnow will list testing locations and all app information available in English, Portuguese, Spanish and Polish.

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Graphics from the amazing: ⁣⁣⁣
*xualhealth *x

01/12/2020

Like all epidemics, HIV is widening the inequalities that are already in existence. Gender inequality, racial inequality, social and economic inequalities. As a world, we are becoming more unequal.

Ireland’s rates of HIV are showing year on year increase:
2016 - 508 new diagnosis
2017 - 492 new diagnosis
2018 - 523 new diagnosis
2019 not yet released

With our neighbouring country showing a decrease in new diagnosis, how can Ireland and those living in Ireland participate in a reduction in new diagnosis and contribute to combating stigma for those living with HIV?

Have open discussions on safer s*x practices that work best for you.

Know where to access regular testing.

Know about your access options to PrEP, which in Ireland is free.

Know about your access options to PEP and most importantly when. Within 72hours after exposure or condomless s*x.

Know someone living with HIV? Educated yourself on what this means and specifically what undetectability means specifically.
Or U = U.

HIV as a virus can be medically controlled individually.
HIV Stigma can be controlled collectively.

On World AIDS Day, know that there are people living with HIV in Public, in Private, in Pride and in Shame.

Be part of an eradication. Not a contribution to its retention. Education removes barriers to testing, diagnosis and shame.

iKnow will have information on undetectability and U=U specifically and for users to access symptoms associated to STI/HIV and most importantly, where to access proper medical testing and advice.

iKnow your options and iknow your information. ⁣

iKnow will be available on both iTunes and Google Play. No app currently exists providing users with access to varies s*xual health related information. This will be a first, and a first from Ireland. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
*xualhealth via

01/12/2020

Like all epidemics, HIV is widening the inequalities that are already in existence. Gender inequality, racial inequality, social and economic inequalities. As a world, we are becoming more unequal.

Ireland’s rates of HIV are showing year on year increase:
2016 - 508 new diagnosis
2017 - 492 new diagnosis
2018 - 523 new diagnosis
2019 not yet released

Since the 1980’S there have also been 9,344 people newley diagnosed with HIV.
This is a rate of 11 people per population of 100,000.

With our neighbouring country showing a decrease in new diagnosis, how can Ireland and those living in Ireland participate in a reduction in new diagnosis and contribute to combating stigma for those living with HIV?

Have open discussions on safer s*x practices that work best for you.

Know where to access regular testing.

Know about your access options to PrEP, which in Ireland is free.

Know about your access options to PEP and most importantly when. Within 72hours after exposure or condomless s*x.

Know someone living with HIV? Educated yourself on what this means and specifically what undetectability means specifically.
Or U = U.

HIV as a virus can be medically controlled individually.
HIV Stigma can be controlled collectively.

On World AIDS Day, know that there are people living with HIV in Public, in Private, in Pride and in Shame.

Be part of an eradication. Not a contribution to its retention. Education removes barriers to testing, diagnosis and shame.

iKnow will have information on undetectability and U=U specifically and for users to access symptoms associated to STI/HIV and most importantly, where to access proper medical testing and advice.

iKnow your options and iknow your information. ⁣

iKnow will be available on both iTunes and Google Play. No app currently exists providing users with access to varies s*xual health related information. This will be a first, and a first from Ireland. ⁣⁣
Graphics by: ⁣
*xualhealth via

20/11/2020

Want to listen to me talking for 45mins?
You can’t think of anything more exciting?
Perfect 🙏

I sat down with Rachel from Disturbing the Peace to speak to speak about community testing and attitudes on STI’s
My own issues with being diagnosed
Sh****ng my pants in a restaurant. 💩 I mean, who hasn’t 🤷🏻‍♂️
And, iKnow app...grab a cup of tea. Sit, chill and realise I may actually have the vocal tones not too dissimilar to an equal measure mix of both Enya and Mariah Carey.

Disturbing the Peace can be found on Spotify, Soundcloud or anywhere you listen.
Press play... ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
*xualhealth 🎧 via

20/11/2020

Want to listen to me talking for 45mins?
You can’t think of anything more exciting?
Perfect 🙏

I sat down with Rachel from Disturbing the Peace to speak to speak about community testing and attitudes on STI’s
My own issues with being diagnosed
Shutting my pants in a restaurant. 💩 I mean, who hasn’t 🤷🏻‍♂️
And, iKnow app...grab a cup of tea. Sit, chill and realise I may actually have the vocal tones not too dissimilar to an equal measure mix of both Enya and Mariah Carey.

Disturbing the Peace can be found on Spotify, Soundcloud or anywhere you listen.
Press play... ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
*xualhealth 🎧 via

20/11/2020

Want to listen to me talking for 45mins?
You can’t think of anything more exciting?
Perfect 🙏

I sat down with Rachel from Disturbing the Peace to speak to speak about community testing and attitudes on STI’s
My own issues with being diagnosed
Shutting my pants in a restaurant. 💩 I mean, who hasn’t 🤷🏻‍♂️
And, iKnow app...grab a cup of tea. Sit, chill and realise I may actually have the vocal tones not too dissimilar to an equal measure mix of both Enya and Mariah Carey.

Disturbing the Peace can be found on Spotify, Soundcloud or anywhere you listen.
Go find, Press play...

20/11/2020

Want to listen to me talking for 45mins?
You can’t think of anything more exciting?
Well now you can 🙏

I sat down with Rachel from Disturbing the Peace to speak to speak about community testing and attitudes on STI’s
My own issues with being diagnosed
Shutting my pants in a restaurant. 💩 I mean, who hasn’t 🤷🏻‍♂️
And, iKnow app...grab a cup of tea. Sit, chill and realise I may actually have the vocal tones not too dissimilar to an equal measure mix of both Enya and Mariah Carey.

Disturbing the Peace can be found on Spotify, Soundcloud or anywhere you listen.
Press play...

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