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Ashleigh Gleeson
National Health Editor

This week we’re focusing on sex and the issues people rarely speak about.

Our special sexual health series, which has begun today, is all about tackling common struggles many face but may feel too embarrassed to do something about.

We want to change that.

There will also be tips on how to improve your sex life, too.

For the first day of the series we have investigated the concerning rise in sexually transmitted infections taking place across Australia.

Our exclusive analysis maps all the suburbs where cases of chlamydia, syphilis and gonorrhoea have grown.

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Our expert columnist Kavya Chaganti, who is a GP-obstetrician, says she’s noticed less people coming in requesting STI checks. She also notes many are making this incorrect assumption.

Meanwhile this Sunday marked the end of Imogen Bailey’s 11-part pregnancy diary series.

For the past few months Imogen has provided detailed weekly insights into her pregnancy journey.

Now, she has finally shared her birth story which included one very scary moment.

However you’ll be pleased to hear she’s been loving every minute since with her beautiful son Beau.

I hope you have a great week.

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Three stories to read today
The suburbs where STIs are rising at concerning rates
Australia is grappling with a hidden epidemic of sexually transmitted infections, experts warn. See the interactive map to view the areas with the biggest increases.
How I avoid STIs as an OnlyFans creator
Annie Knight has made a career out of having sex with lots of men. This is how she avoids sexually transmitted infections – and why you should get tested, too.
Tom had a fall in aged care. This distressing photo haunts his family
Tom Nemaric, 92, fell while in respite care but the home didn’t send him to hospital, and he died weeks later.

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In focus

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He is the only person since my injury besides my immediate family who sees me as a human being and doesn’t view me as disabled.

Australia's first female para drifter on being with the man of her dreams

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To help you right now
This is how you can get a beach body for life
Overdone it at Easter? Don’t panic. With a shift in mindset lasting weight loss is achievable. Here’s where to start.
This is the world’s fastest 77-year-old. What’s her secret?
Jeannie Rice is fitter than most women are in their twenties. Scientists are baffled.
Why you should look at making this lifestyle change by age 36
Although the party lifestyle is fun, new research has revealed that it’s important to slow things down by age 36. This is why.

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Imogen's pregnancy diary

#1 Why I was dumbstruck when I found out I was pregnant

#2 The first doctor’s appointment, blood tests and dating scan

#3 Photo reveals why pregnancy announcement didn’t go to plan

#4 I had these dreams about my baby’s gender

#5 My family’s devastating loss while I was pregnant

#6 I tested these wives’ tales about babies

#7 Coming to terms with the realities of giving birth

#8 How we chose the name for our son

#9 My frantic moment with ‘baby brain’

#10 I had pre-eclampsia and had to be induced

#11 Giving birth to my beautiful boy Beau

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More from our expert columnist

Dr Kavya Chaganti on this incorrect assumption about STIs

Hear from one of our experts every Tuesday.

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GP Kavya Chaganti has noticed a change with STI screening.

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Train your Brain
In which film series did Judi Dench play a character known as M?
The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.

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What we're cooking

Roasted vegetable frittata

This easy frittata recipe makes the most of your leftover vegies in the most simple and delicious way. image

Read the method and ingredients needed to whip this up yourself, here.

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