HealthEd | Helping New Zealanders stay well Sexual and reproductive health Skip to main content Home > Our work > Preventative health/wellness > Sexual and reproductive health Sexual and reproductive health Information and resources on sexual and reproductive health. Ministry of Health information New Zealand Gonorrhoea guideline This is a detailed resource document to back up the NZSHS best practice clinical guideline. targeted testing to balance the sensitivity and specificity of nucleic acid amplification testing to reduce the impact of false positive results in low prevalence populations surveillance of antimicrobial susceptibility and importance of prompt reporting of suspected treatment failures to specialist services View the Gonorrhoea guideline on the New Zealand Sexual Health Society Incorporated website Updated STI management guidelines available (July 2012) Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common in New Zealand. View updated STI management guidelines at New Zealand Sexual Health Society STI Surveillance Reports Relevant publications on other sites
Itchy Burny Bits Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are infections passed on through sex, especially if you don't use a condom. Some infections, like herpes, are passed on by genital skin-to-skin contact. STIs include: Chlamydia Genital warts Genital herpes Gonorrhoea Pubic lice Scabies Syphilis Trichomoniasis ('Trich') The links above provide more information on common STIs. Protect your bits! The only way to avoid getting an STI is to not have sex. You can get lots of condoms on a prescription from your GP or from another clinic, or you can buy them at a pharmacy or supermarket.
Auckland Grammar's head promises to tackle ex-pupils' concerns Auckland Grammar's head promises work is being done to challenge what its ex-pupils have labelled as an unpleasant environment for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer (LGBTQ) community. In a statement released today, headmaster Tim O'Connor said the issues raised by former head boy Joel Bateman, other "old boys" and current students would be discussed as the new school year starts. "Discussions with old boys ... are key to the school utilising the experiences of young old boys to better today's school environment for all young men. We are appreciative of such support." Mr Bateman and former school dux Henry Yuen had started the Grammar Pride blog to highlight the concerns of those who didn't identity as being "straight". They've asked for better support to be established at the school, which they said failed to fully meet their own needs throughout their years at Auckland Grammar. Mr O'Connor has acknowledged it was down to the school to change this attitude. Continued below.
Contraception For Young Women - Family Planning Getting contraception is a pretty simple process. If you are a young women and have decided to use contraception, first of all, good on you for taking control and protecting yourself. Secondly, keep reading! We’ve talked with our national nurse advisor and have a heap of information to help you understand what will happen at your appointment at one of our clinics. Will I see a nurse or a doctor? Almost everyone who comes to us wanting contraception will be seen by one of our nurses. What kind of questions will the nurse ask me? The nurse will welcome you to the clinic and ask how they can help you. The questions you’ll be asked will cover three main areas: Your health Your sexual activity and safetyWhich contraceptive option is going to be best for you General health The general health questions will ask if you are on any medication, have you had any operations, are your parents well? The nurse will ask about your periods – are they painful or heavy, are they regular. Sexual activity and safety
Comparing The Cost Of Contraception - Family Planning With so many contraceptive options available it can be hard to know which one to choose. This month we look at the cost of each contraceptive method. We’ll focus on the cost of getting contraception at a our clinics. The consultation charges for New Zealand residents are: Under 22: Free22 and over with Community Services Card: $5.0022 and over with no Community Services Card: $27.00 The information in this post may vary according to your DHB, pharmacy and area. Money Matters The information below shows the cost of different types of contraception at our clinics, not including the consultation charge. You need to visit a clinic for most contraceptive methods. Barrier Methods Male CondomsCost*: $5.00 for up to 144 condomsTimeframe: Use a new condom every time and check the expiry dateNotes: Between $12.00 and $20.00 for a pack of 12 without a prescription, plus extra for lube DiaphragmCosts*: $5.00Timeframe: Re-usableNotes: Costs extra for spermicide Oral Contraceptive Pill A note about LARCs
Yes Means Yes: Sexual Consent - Teen Health Source You may have heard the phrase “No means no” before. The message is simple: when someone says no to any sexual activity, you shouldn’t try to make it happen. Otherwise, it’s sexual assault, or sexual coercion, and that’s not okay. But there’s a whole lot more to “consent” than just understanding that “no means no.” Wanna know how and why? What is sexual consent? Sexual consent means saying yes to sexual activity.Everyone has the right to decide whether or not they want to do something sexual and to change their mind at any point.When you’re thinking of doing something sexual with somebody– whether it’s a sexual touch, a kiss, sex, or anything else– consent means talking with them beforehand. How can I be sure I have sexual consent? You will know if someone has consented when they say yes. Why should I obtain sexual consent? Talking about sex and getting consent before it happens is hot. What might happen if I don’t obtain sexual consent? What does age of consent mean? What means NO?
The Law - Family Planning New Zealand laws affect your sexual and reproductive health/oranga taihema in a number of ways. It is important to know what these are. Different countries have different laws. It is important that you know about New Zealand law and what it means. What is the legal age to have sex in Aotearoa New Zealand? It is legal in New Zealand for young men and women to have sex once they are both 16. The same law applies to sexual relations between young people of the same sex. What is consent? Consent means that both people say and show “yes”. How old do i need to be to get contraception? You can buy condoms at any age. You also have the right to be prescribed the pill or other contraceptives. However, if they think, or you tell them, you are at risk or there is a risk to someone else, they would have to share that with other people to get you help. They would talk about this with you first and would also encourage you to talk with your parents or another trusted adult. What happens if I father a child?
Unhealthy Relationships - Family Planning Different behaviours, situations or types of abuse are common in an unhealthy relationship. If you are worried, it is important to seek help. What is an unhealthy relationship? An unhealthy relationship is bad for you. It can be unhealthy in many ways. If you have to deal with any of the following situations in your relationship, it may be unhealthy. If you’re in an unhealthy relationship, you can leave but you might need support from family and friends. It might take you some time to get over your feeling but don’t give up on yourself. What is relationship abuse? Relationship abuse can be emotional, physical or sexual. It is not just something adults do – young people can be abusers, and abused. If you are being abused, it is not your fault. Some examples of relationship abuse include: Emotional abuse: name callingthreateningisolating from friends or familycontrollingextreme jealousy. Physical abuse: putting a person in dangerpushing, hitting or kickingusing a weapon or other object to harm.
What Does Consent Look Like? - Family Planning "No means no" is a very important lesson, but it's far from the end of the story. Get clear for yourself what consent looks like so you can also be clear when you're thinking it might be sexytime with someone else. This month we’ve put together some of our favourite consent illustrations and graphics (including one of our own of course!). And we’ve got a great video about consent from Charlie Is Cool. Make sure you check it out. Source: Are you that someone? ‘Yes’ And ‘No’ might seem pretty simple, but that doesn’t mean this chart isn’t very necessary. Source: Upworthy.com Some people get confused about when and how people owe each other sex. Consent. Source: Upworthy.com And, here’s one of our favourite consent posters – that’s because it’s one of ours! Source: Family Planning As we promised – here’s Charlie Is Cool talking about consent. Source: Upworthy.com
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