Sexual Health

The number of people diagnosed with HIV in New Zealand last year was higher than in previous years, but researchers say an overall downward trend in cases is encouraging

Sexual health leaders have introduced a range of measures designed to increase testing to address the syphilis epidemic 

From low-carb bread mix to natural hair dye, independent pharmacy retail consultant Tina Hillier gives her reviews

A trial is under way to sell vibrators in selected Green Cross pharmacies across New Zealand, but what will the customers think? Paulette Crowley reports

A trial is under way to sell vibrators in selected Green Cross pharmacies across New Zealand, but what will the customers think? Paulette Crowley reports

Tina Hillier, from Christchurch’s ENGAGE Pharmacy Group, has seasonal gifts as well as special products to make the holidays zing

Low sex drive warrants a conversation in a private space. Pharmacist Darshana Kanjee at Life Pharmacy Dunedin explains how to help patients who want to discuss this common problem

Erectile dysfunction is something many men are reluctant to talk about but pharmacy is an ideal place to start, writes Darshana Kanjee, pharmacist at Life Pharmacy Dunedin

Previous articles in this series have covered treatment of vaginal irritation and how to address difficult men’s health conversations. Here, Christchurch pharmacist Sarah Mooney focuses on opportunities to look at the whole picture when providing sexual health services in the pharmacy

Trials of free emergency contraceptives are showing strong uptake when provided in pharmacy, reports Jonathan Chilton-Towle