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Sexual health

Beyond sex — closing the orgasm gap and why the penetration route is rarely pleasurable for women

South Africa

Beyond sex — closing the orgasm gap and why the penetration route is rarely pleasurable for women

By Laurie Mintz

Five important lessons you should have learnt in sex ed – but probably didn’t

Maverick Life

Five important lessons you should have learnt in sex ed – but probably didn’t

By Áine Aventin

A therapist’s guide to a healthy relationship with sex

South Africa

A therapist’s guide to a healthy relationship with sex

By Sarah Hoek

Free home tests for sexually transmitted infections could be coming to South Africa

Maverick Citizen

Free home tests for sexually transmitted infections could be coming to South Africa

By Zano Kunene

Conversations about sex – we must do better for young people

Maverick Citizen

Conversations about sex – we must do better for young people

By Julia Chaskalson

Mpumalanga condom shortage puts health of truckers and sex workers at risk

South Africa

Mpumalanga condom shortage puts health of truckers and sex workers at risk

By Ethan van Diemen and Tamsin Metelerkamp

Good sexual and reproductive health services on paper, but implementation gaps remain

Maverick Citizen

Good sexual and reproductive health services on paper, but implementation gaps remain

By Tiyese Jeranji for Spotlight

Adolescent girls are most at risk for HIV infection-here's what they can do to fight it

South Africa

Adolescent girls are most at risk for HIV infection-here's what they can do to fight it

By Dr Michael Reid

Sexual and reproductive health rights in Africa still viewed through a patriarchal lens

Africa

Sexual and reproductive health rights in Africa still viewed through a patriarchal lens

By Githinji Gitahi and Samukeliso Dube

Sweden and Clinton Health Access Initiative launch R540m healthcare partnership in Africa

Africa

Sweden and Clinton Health Access Initiative launch R540m healthcare partnership in Africa

By Håkan Juholt, Yogan Pillay, Anders Nordström and Mikaela Hildebrand

Let’s talk about sex and the real costs to older folks’ wellbeing

South Africa

Let’s talk about sex and the real costs to older folks’ wellbeing

By Ojo Melvin Agunbiade

EC youth need better sex education, user-friendly clinics and easier access to contraception to prevent HIV and teen pregnancies

South Africa

EC youth need better sex education, user-friendly clinics and easier access to contraception to prevent HIV and teen pregnancies

By Luvuyo Mehlwana for Spotlight