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AUSTRALIAN FIRST: Real-time online vasectomy advice for men


14/06/07

To celebrate International Men’s Health Week (11 – 17 June), Australia’s leading sexual and reproductive healthcare organisation, Marie Stopes International, has launched a real-time online vasectomy support chat service - providing men with the opportunity to get all of the answers to their questions on the procedure from the comforts of their own office or home.

Give your Valentine the perfect gift - a vasectomy!


13/02/07

Gonorrhoea raises cancer risk in men


19/01/07

Australian men now have even more cause to wear condoms and have sexually transmitted infection (STI) check ups, with scientists reporting that men who have had gonorrhoea are twice as likely to develop bladder cancer.

Don't just think about Santa's sack this Christmas


14/12/06

With the countdown to Christmas well underway and holiday plans in full swing, Australia’s leading sexual and reproductive healthcare organisation, Marie Stopes International, today urged men to consider vasectomy as a permanent contraceptive option – bringing a whole new meaning to stringing up your balls for Christmas!

Time to think about balls of a different kind!


10/07/06

Australian men’s risky business in bed


20/06/06

Australia’s leading sexual and reproductive healthcare organisation, Marie Stopes International, today urged Australian men to practice safer sex at all times following results of a recent international sex survey indicating men were putting their sexual health at risk.

Scared of the snip? Then get online!


12/06/06

To celebrate International Men’s Health Week (12 – 18 June), Australia’s leading sexual and reproductive healthcare organisation, Marie Stopes International, has launched an online vasectomy information video - providing men with the opportunity to find out more about the procedure from the comforts of their own office or home.

Media Alert: Interview Opportunity for International Men’s Health Week


08/06/06

To celebrate International Men’s Health Week (12 – 18 June), Australia’s leading sexual and reproductive healthcare organisation, Marie Stopes International, will be launching an online vasectomy information video - providing men with the opportunity to find out more about the procedure from the comforts of their own home or office.

Footy fans urged to think about ball handling skills of a different kind


29/03/06

An innovative advertising campaign by leading sexual and reproductive healthcare provider, Marie Stopes International, is urging footy fans to think about vasectomy as a contraceptive option.

The vasectomy advertising campaign features a series of ads in the Inside Football magazine with eye-catching campaign slogans such as, “Vasectomy: Don’t worry…your balls are safe in our hands” and “Think your footy team has the best ball-handling skills? Get a load of ours!”

Get it on this Valentine's Day


14/02/06

National Condom Day – falling on Valentine’s Day - should be marked in the diary as the date to take responsibility for your sexual health, according to leading sexual and reproductive healthcare organisation, Marie Stopes International.

Australian men still reluctant to talk to their GP


20/01/06

The majority of young men do not talk to their GP about their sexual health and contraceptive needs, preferring their friends and the internet as sources of information, according to a major study published today by one of Australia’s leading sexual and reproductive healthcare providers, Marie Stopes International.

Not a big deal, but men are still scared of the snip


18/01/06

In general, men are afraid to undergo a vasectomy as they believe it will affect their sexual performance and testosterone levels, according to a major research study, Australian Men’s Attitudes to Contraception and Vasectomy, published today by Australia’s leading sexual and reproductive health care organisation Marie Stopes International.

New Year's Eve revellers urged to make safe sex a New Year resolution


29/12/05

Leading reproductive and sexual healthcare provider, Marie Stopes International is calling for sexually active Australians to include ‘safe sex’ as a New Year resolution in 2006.

Snip, snip, hooray!


26/10/05

40-year-old, father of four, Robert, made Australian television history last night by undergoing a vasectomy live on television. Television viewers were able to see Robert, before during and after the procedure.

Sydney man chosen to undergo live vasectomy


24/10/05

A Sydney man who will undergo a vasectomy tomorrow night – one on-air during Rove Live – says that he is undergoing the procedure not only as a permanent contraceptive method, but to also help reduce the stigma about ‘the snip’.

Man with balls to have live 'snip' on ROVE


20/10/05

A NSW man is set to make Australian history on Tuesday night when he has a vasectomy on air on Channel 10’s Rove Live.

Men with balls line up for live 'snip'


11/10/05

More than forty Australian men are willing to put more than their hands up to help dispel myths about vasectomy.

Man with balls wanted for live 'snip'


04/10/05

Wanted: An Australian man with the balls to help publicly dispel myths about vasectomy.

STI rates among men on the rise


15/06/05

With their STI rates on the rise, men need to take more responsibility for their sexual health, according to leading sexual and reproductive healthcare organisation, Marie Stopes International.