States and territories are responsible for administering the Mpox (formerly Monkeypox) vaccine within their jurisdiction, including how and where it
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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,
Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
PrEP is the use of antiretroviral drugs by HIV-negative people to greatly reduce the risk of getting HIV upon exposure.
‘Natural’ or Unprotected Services
In some states and territories, the use of prophylactics (condoms, dams and sometimes gloves) for oral, full service and other
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