Health & Bodies
Heterosexual sex can be so much better for women. Here's how.
Too many women aren’t reaching their potential for sexual pleasure. It's time to fix that.
Monkeypox has officially arrived in NZ, so what is it?
“It is less contagious than Covid-19 and the outbreaks are much smaller,” Krause says.
Infertility impacts childhood cancer survivors but there may be a solution
Every year 400,000 young people aged 0 to 19 are diagnosed with cancer around the world.
How to spot a concussion and what to do next
Young people are the most at risk of concussions, making up 63% of ACC claims in 2020.
Winter illness is overwhelming our doctors. Here's how you can help
Dr Bryan Betty says New Zealand’s medical system is “the most stressed I’ve seen”.
‘Sexual violence is an epidemic’: NZers want mandatory consent education
“If it’s just helping one person then it’s worth it. It can change people’s lives.”
Letting more students into med school would help with NZ doctor shortage
“Anything we can do to increase supply should be looked at.”
How to swap your old gas heater for a free electric one in NZ
The Warehouse offering free upgrades for those wanting to swap off the gas.
NZ had the highest melanoma death rate in the world in 2020
Alongside Australia, New Zealand also has the highest number of cases of melanoma in 2020.
NZ AIDS Foundation changes name to honour HIV advocate Bruce Burnett
From Thursday, the New Zealand AIDS Foundation is now the Burnett Foundation Aotearoa.
Monkeypox to become a notifiable disease in NZ
"We are making sure we're as prepared as possible if any cases do appear here."
‘Infertility doesn’t discriminate’: 26-year-old shares IVF journey
“Only on an IVF journey do you get excited about having good eggs”.
Meth laced MDMA tablet found in NZ for first time
Methamphetamine has reportedly been found in an MDMA tablet in New Zealand for the first time.
Self-harm hospitalisations have doubled for 10-14-year-olds
"During the pandemic we’ve been completely online and that takes a huge toll on teenagers."
Taxing sugary drinks drops sales by 15%. Why isn’t NZ doing it?
Researchers analysed more than 60 studies which looked at the impact of sugary beverage taxes.
I never want kids so I had a vasectomy at 32
“Once I figured out that kids aren’t something I dream of, I wanted to commit to that.”
HIV prevention pill PrEP might be easier to access in NZ soon
A proposal has been put forward to remove many of the barriers in place for people wanting PrEP.
I'm immunocompromised: life won't go back to normal with Covid
In her mid-20s Meg was diagnosed with common variable immunodeficiency.
Someone I really like has herpes, what should I do? | Horny on Main
"We haven’t gone that far yet, but...."
Is it ok to bang someone based on their star sign? | Horny on Main
Romeo & Juliet were star-crossed lovers after all. But Juliet was also 13, so, you know.
Disabled NZers put at risk during Omicron, inquiry finds
30 organisations and networks provided information to the inquiry.
‘Contraception never came up’: sex ed in Catholic high schools
“There was nothing fundamental to it whatsoever,”
How microdosing mushrooms can help mental health
More research shows the active ingredient in shrooms can help with the effects of trauma.
Is it normal to get horny on the daily? | Horny on Main
Let's talk about spontaneous vs. responsive desire for a minute.
Pegging: Your questions answered | Horny on Main
“To peg or not to peg?”
Why new Covid-19 antiviral drugs are not a replacement for the vaccine
From next week, 60,000 doses of Covid-19 antiviral medication will be available.
Male contraceptive pill 99 percent effective in mice trial
Is it time to shift the scales of the contraceptive burden balance?
‘It feels like we are being sidelined’: Young NZers with disabilities react to handling of Omicron
An inquiry into the support of disabled people during the Omicron outbreak is being launched.
How do I discover what I like and dislike in sex and foreplay? | Horny on Main
In the wide world of sex and foreplay, it can be hard to know what we do or don't like, until we do.
1 in 4 new mums surveyed had never used contraception, NZ study reveals
Two in three new mums hadn’t discussed contraception with a health worker before getting pregnant.