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Mpox (formerly Monkeypox)

Last Updated: 16 September 2022 Mpox (formerly Monkeypox) is a rare viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus (MpoxV).  Mpox

Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)

PEP is for HIV-negative people who have potentially been exposed to HIV. PEP is a short course of HIV medication, that if taken within 72 hours of exposure to HIV, can significantly reduce the chance of getting HIV.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

View this resource in: 中文 (Simplified Chinese) 한글 (Korean) Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese) ไทย (Thai) COVID-19 is a virus that is

Condoms

You can apply water-based and/or silicone-based lubricant to yourself before you go into the session with a client. Latex condoms can have a drying effect so it is important to always use lubricant, and if you are new to sex work, apply more than you think you will need.

Condom Breakage

You can talk to your local sexual health clinic about PEP, and refer to the HIV & AIDS page for more information. If the condom

Internal Condoms

Internal condoms, sometimes referred to as “female condoms” or Femidoms, work just like a regular condoms, but are worn internally.

Dams

Dams are rectangular sheets of latex that are super thin and can often be flavoured. They are used for vaginal,

Sex Workers Living with HIV

There has been a high level of misinformation and hysteria about people living with HIV doing sex work. Other sex