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Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Tim Nicholls will hold a news conference in Brisbane today. Picture Annette Dew

Loophole could give trans kids access to treatment despite ban

Lawyers argue a loophole in Queensland’s rushed puberty blocker ban could allow hundreds of transgender children to access treatment again through the public system.

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Women are steaming their ‘yonis’. Is there any point?

Women are ordering herbs online in a bid to “cleanse” their genital area by hovering over hot water. This is what health experts say.

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Megan Hayward developed perimenopausal symptoms in her mid-thirites. Picture: Brett Hartwig 6th October 2025

‘I forgot my own sister’s name’: SA woman’s shocking perimenopause diagnosis

Adelaide woman Megan Hayward visited 15 specialists before they discovered why she’d been experiencing a range of debilitating symptoms, including brain fog so bad she forgot her own sister.

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Men, doing this in the gym could be hurting your sex life

“Gym junkies” are turning to unnecessary medication for bedroom issues when the real culprit is this little-known muscle group.

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Surprise sex act preferred by Aussie men

Australians are getting intimate less often than you might think, with only half having weekly encounters – but there’s one activity that’s dominating.

The 2025 Body+Soul Sex Census: What’s really getting Australia off?

The 2025 Body+Soul Sex Census: What’s really getting Australia off?

The spicy stats are in. We asked in our survey and the country didn’t hold back. Read the results.

Sober sex doesn't have to be scary. Image: Pexels

The real reason men fall asleep after sex

Hormones are leading the charge

new sexual testing kit in austrlaia

This important sexual health test is now offered in vending machines

More Aussies are getting access to a lifesaving test through a national rollout of vending machines. See how it works and where you can find them.

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Tiara McLeod from Newcastle NSW. For health pillar story on orgasms.

Why some women struggle to orgasm – and what can help

Tiara has opened up on difficulties in being able to reach an orgasm in the hope it will help women going through the same thing talk about it.

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These are the suburbs where STIs have increased.

The suburbs where STIs are rising at concerning rates

Australia is grappling with a hidden epidemic of sexually transmitted infections, experts warn. See the interactive map to view the areas with the biggest increases.

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Maddona Keightley has opened up about how she coped with her husband's sex addiction.

How I learnt to trust my husband after discovering his sex addiction

Maddona Keightley says her world turned upside down when she discovered her husband’s sex addiction. But still thought her marriage was worth saving.

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Mandy discovered she is asexual in her late 30s. Picture: Supplied

I have very little interest in sex – what it’s like for me being asexual

I didn’t realise I was asexual until four years ago. But looking back, in my first serious relationship I lost interest in sex after the first couple of months.

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Lauren Richardson who has Endometriosis talks about how having the condition affects her sex life for the health pillar project to run next week. Picture: Tony Gough

I find having sex painful – this is what’s helped me

For Lauren Richardson, penetrative sex is often painful. But the 25-year-old is seeking remedies after receiving a diagnosis that explains why.

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Choosing sex toys from well-known reputable brands is wise.

Five sex toy questions answered

Sexologists say sex toys can be a great way to explore your sexuality. These are five health questions answered.

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