{"id":5902,"date":"2025-02-20T08:49:33","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T23:19:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/?p=5902"},"modified":"2025-03-19T08:29:42","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T22:59:42","slug":"in-our-library-sexual-transmission-the-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/2025\/02\/in-our-library-sexual-transmission-the-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"In Our Library: Sexual Transmission\u2014the Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Is hepatitis sexually transmitted? What is \u2018safe\u2019? Who is at risk? These are some fundamental questions affecting almost everyone who lives with viral hepatitis. These resources will help you find out what you need to know, even if you were afraid to ask!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Facts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/hcvsex\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"792\" src=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/hep-c-sex-trans.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5909 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/hep-c-sex-trans.png 560w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/hep-c-sex-trans-300x424.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/hcvsex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hep C factsheets: sex and transmission<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Hepatitis NSW. Sydney, 2023. 3p. factsheet<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Information about the general methods of hepatitis C transmission; whether it\u2019s possible that it can be transmitted during sex; how it might affect relationships; safe sex and sexually transmitted diseases; and safe sex info for men who have sex with men.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/hbvrelation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hepatitis B and relationships<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Hepatitis Australia, Canberra, 2020. 1p. article<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although most people get hepatitis B at birth, it can be transmitted in other ways including sex. This article contains information about how it is spreads, how to communicate your diagnosis to those who may be affected, and how you can keep your partner safe. With reference links to further information.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"bit.ly\/hbvrelation\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"797\" src=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/hb-relationships2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5988 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/hb-relationships2.png 736w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/hb-relationships2-600x650.png 600w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/hb-relationships2-300x325.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Stay Safe<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"bit.ly\/truthorgammon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"644\" height=\"652\" src=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/true-or-gammon-women.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5912 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/true-or-gammon-women.png 644w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/true-or-gammon-women-600x607.png 600w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/true-or-gammon-women-300x304.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/truthorgammon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">True or Gammon &#8211; STIs with Janty and Jecinta<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Aust Dept of Health and Aged Care, Canberra, 2024. Video 6 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadly comedian Janty Blair yarns with Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Jecinta from Darwin, NT. In a relaxed and humorous way they shed light on some myths about STIs. Primarily aimed at a female audience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/truthorgammon2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">True or Gammon &#8211; STIs with Aaron and Tawhio<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Aust Dept of Health and Aged Care, Canberra, 2024. Video 5:30 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aaron Fa\u2019aoso sits down with deadly Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Tawhio from Tennant Creek, NT. to answer all your \u2018burning questions\u2019 about STI\u2019s. This one is aimed primarily at men.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"bit.ly\/truthorgammon2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"646\" src=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/true-or-gammon-men.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5911 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/true-or-gammon-men.png 640w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/true-or-gammon-men-600x606.png 600w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/true-or-gammon-men-300x303.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"health.gov.au\/sti\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"674\" height=\"838\" src=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/beforeplay.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5904 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/beforeplay.png 674w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/beforeplay-600x746.png 600w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/beforeplay-300x373.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/health.gov.au\/sti\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beforeplay<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Aust Govt Dept of Health and Aged Care, Canberra, 2024. Website<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Comprehensive information about sexual health for young people in the form of videos, posters, fact sheets and FAQs. The site covers prevention, testing and listings of local services and resources \u2013 with a section specifically for First Nations peoples and one with translated materials.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bettertoknow.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get tested: Better to know<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Aust Federation of AIDS Organisations Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance, Sydney 2022. Website<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sexual health resource for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with information about common STIs, what to do and where to get tested.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"bettertoknow.org.au\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"774\" src=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/better-to-know.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5905 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/better-to-know.png 798w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/better-to-know-600x582.png 600w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/better-to-know-300x291.png 300w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/better-to-know-768x745.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"bit.ly\/datingoz\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"644\" height=\"694\" src=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/dating-in-Aust.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5906 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/dating-in-Aust.png 644w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/dating-in-Aust-600x647.png 600w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/dating-in-Aust-300x323.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/datingoz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dating in Australia &#8211; sexual health<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Family Planning Victoria, 2020. Video 3:12 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do international students in Australia feel about accessing sexual health services? Family Planning Victoria speaks to young people about how to navigate the health system. Part of a series of 7 videos.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/emen8.com.au\/find-a-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find a service<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Emen8, Australia<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sexual health and wellbeing initiative for gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men: link goes to the search engine for STI testing sites including those run by peers.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"emen8.com.au\/find-a-service\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1136\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/find-a-service.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5907 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/find-a-service.png 1136w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/find-a-service-600x372.png 600w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/find-a-service-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/find-a-service-768x476.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1136px) 100vw, 1136px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"playsafe.health.nsw.gov.au\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/playsafe-1200x580.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5910 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/playsafe-1200x580.png 1200w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/playsafe-600x290.png 600w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/playsafe-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/playsafe-768x371.png 768w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/playsafe-1536x742.png 1536w, https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/playsafe.png 1689w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/playsafe.health.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Play safe (safe sex)<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>NSW Health, Sydney, 2021. Website.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Includes comprehensive information about who should get tested, what testing involves, and how much it might cost. Includes searchable list of where to get tested in all states and territories.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For complete listings of resources available online for this topic, go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/hepsa.catalyst-koha.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hepatitis SA Library Catalogue<\/a> at <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/hepsasex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bit.ly\/hepsasex<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is hepatitis sexually transmitted? What is \u2018safe\u2019? Who is at risk? These are some fundamental questions affecting almost everyone who lives with viral hepatitis. 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