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Irish AIDS Day 2021: Forty Years On

In June 1981, five men in Los Angeles were diagnosed with a rare lung infection. That same month, multiple cases of a rare, aggressive cancer were reported in New York and California. This marked the first official clinical account of what would later be called Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).

Your Guide to Maintaining Positive Sexual Health Amidst COVID-19 Restrictions

As a result of the social-distancing requirements necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have reduced their number of sexual partners. The subsequent closure of many social spaces may also mean that one-night stands and casual hook-ups are less frequent. This physically-distanced era that we’re living in may make us think that our sexual health is not as pressing of an issue as usual. Other areas of our lives and overall health are understandably commanding our focus at the moment, however it is important not to neglect our sexual health - especially as certain aspects of it have been complicated by the pandemic and restrictions.