Category: Health
Test’n’Treat is a free, peer-led sexual health service in Auckland offering rapid STI and HIV testing, treatment and prevention — no appointment needed. What Is Test’n’Treat? Test’n’Treat is a walk-in sexual health clinic run by Body Positive in partnership with Auckland Sexual Health. It’s designed to be: Fast: Get tested and treated on the same […]
Dr Mataroria Lyndon answers your health-related questions. How often do you recommend queer men and trans women get STI tests? For sexually active queer men and trans women, I recommend having a sexual health check every three months if you have multiple partners or new partners. If you’re in a monogamous relationship and both partners […]
What if STI testing didn’t start with a swab — but with a conversation? That’s one of the quieter revolutions behind Test’n’Treat, New Zealand’s first peer-led sexual health clinic. While headlines have focused on the clinic’s speed (test today, get treated today), there’s another story unfolding in the rooms at Body Positive’s Auckland offices — […]
YOUR EX’s Oliver Hall talks to Body Positive Executive Director Mark Fisher about the organisation’s new sexual health clinic, Test’n’Treat, and how this community-first model is changing healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand. It’s a sunny Thursday afternoon on Karangahape Road, and you’ve just turned onto Poynton Terrace to walk into a sexual health clinic. But […]
New research from ILGA World has revealed that only 1 in 5 countries globally have laws that explicitly protect LGBTI+ students from bullying in schools — leaving the vast majority of queer and gender-diverse youth vulnerable to harassment, abuse, and systemic neglect. According to ILGA’s latest data, just six countries — Andorra, Finland, Greece, the […]
Dr Mataroria Lyndon answers your health-related questions. What mental health support is available through Tend for LGBTQ+ people experiencing anxiety, depression, or minority stress? I know that for many in our LGBTQ+ whānau, life can sometimes feel overwhelming — whether it’s anxiety, depression, or the added strain of minority stress. It’s not always easy to […]
The UK’s National Autistic Society (NAS) has strongly criticised US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for spreading false claims linking circumcision and painkillers to autism. During a recent US government cabinet meeting, Kennedy claimed that circumcised individuals experience “double the rate of autism” — a claim not backed by scientific evidence. While a single […]
Dr Mataroria Lyndon from Tend answers your health questions. As a parent of a young trans person, how can I best support their health journey? Supporting a young trans person starts with listening, affirming, and learning. Your acceptance and support are among the most powerful protective factors for their mental and physical health. Create a […]