Irish AIDS Day 2021: Forty Years On In June 1981, five men in Los Angeles were diagnosed with a rare lung infection. That same month, multiple cases of a rare, aggressive cancer were reported in New York and California. This marked the first official clinical account of what would later be called Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). (Source) (Source) From that point on, the number of similar reported cases increased rapidly. We now know that people’s immune systems were being weakened by a virus called HIV – the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. When left untreated, HIV leads to AIDS – Acqui ..read more

Your Guide to Maintaining Positive Sexual Health Amidst COVID-19 Restrictions As a result of the social-distancing requirements necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have reduced their number of sexual partners. The subsequent closure of many social spaces may also mean that one-night stands and casual hook-ups are less frequent. This physically-distanced era that we’re living in may make us think that our sexual health is not as pressing of an issue as usual. Other areas of our lives and overall health are understandably commanding our focus at the moment, however it is important ..read more

In an increasingly digital world, our online safety is more important than ever. Due to the exponential growth of the internet, social media platforms, and the number of users on these platforms every day, the subject of online safety is also becoming more complex. This has been a particularly pertinent issue in recent times with many of us spending a lot more time on the internet to comply with physical distancing restrictions. For some, this may mean engaging in online relationships, cyber-sex and/or sharing intimate images and videos. Along with this comes an increased chance of exposure t ..read more