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Sexual Health Fife

@shfife

Sexual Health Fife - STI/HIV/BBV tests, contraception, info & support across Fife. RT/follow does not mean endorsement. Part of @nhsfife.

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Tackle HIV (@tacklehiv) 's Twitter Profile Photo

HIV stigma can prevent people from getting tested for HIV. This is detrimental, as testing is the only way to know your status. That’s why it’s so important to eradicate HIV stigma and normalise testing 👊 ViiV Healthcare

HIV stigma can prevent people from getting tested for HIV.

This is detrimental, as testing is the only way to know your status. That’s why it’s so important to eradicate HIV stigma and normalise testing 👊

<a href="/ViiVHC/">ViiV Healthcare</a>
Open Clinic NHS (@openclinicnhs) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On the lead up to Valentine's Day, we're reminding everyone of some key consent facts ❤️ FACT: Pressuring someone into saying “yes” is NOT consent ❌ Read more about sex and consent on Brook🏳️‍🌈's website: orlo.uk/OcGkm

On the lead up to Valentine's Day, we're reminding everyone of some key consent facts ❤️ 

FACT:  Pressuring someone into saying “yes” is NOT consent ❌

Read more about sex and consent on <a href="/BrookCharity/">Brook🏳️‍🌈</a>'s website: orlo.uk/OcGkm
UN Development (@undp) 's Twitter Profile Photo

What we share online can have consequences in the real world. Spreading misinformation can result in people being left uninformed, unprotected and at risk. This Safer Internet Day and every day, let’s pause and verify facts before sharing.

Waverley Care (@waverleycare) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Take control of your health! HIV testing is quick, easy, and confidential. You can have HIV without symptoms—the only way to know is to test. If positive, early treatment helps you stay healthy. Don't let fear stop you! 🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/3CA8Y2Q #HIVTestingWeek

Take control of your health! HIV testing is quick, easy, and confidential. 

You can have HIV without symptoms—the only way to know is to test. 

If positive, early treatment helps you stay healthy. Don't let fear stop you!

🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/3CA8Y2Q #HIVTestingWeek
World Health Organization (WHO) (@who) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It’s #InternationalCondomsDay #Condoms prevent most sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) prevents HIV but not other sexually transmitted infections. Choose both for maximum protection!

It’s #InternationalCondomsDay

#Condoms prevent most sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. 

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) prevents HIV but not other sexually transmitted infections.
Choose both for maximum protection!
World Health Organization (WHO) (@who) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#ValentinesDay can be a great moment for starting something special ♥️🫰. If you choose to have sex, always ensure it is safe and consensual. #SexualHealth

#ValentinesDay can be a great moment for starting something special ♥️🫰.

If you choose to have sex, always ensure it is safe and consensual. #SexualHealth
Brook🏳️‍🌈 (@brookcharity) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Three ways young people can make informed decisions about contraception 👇 1. Do your research on contraception 2. Learn how to advocate for yourself in your appointment 3. Keep a diary to stay in tune with your body and track patterns brook.org.uk/blog/can-we-ta…

Scottish Women's Aid (@scotwomensaid) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Possessive and controlling behaviours usually emerge and get worse as a relationship goes on. Many women who have experienced #DomesticAbuse have described these behaviours as developing in a drip, drip, drip fashion over a period of time. Visit the link below to read some

Possessive and controlling behaviours usually emerge and get worse as a relationship goes on. 

Many women who have experienced #DomesticAbuse have described these behaviours as developing in a drip, drip, drip fashion over a period of time.

Visit the link below to read some
National AIDS Trust (@nat_aids_trust) 's Twitter Profile Photo

For some people living with HIV, stigma can negatively impact: 🏥💊seeking treatment & attending health appointments 💕relationships 🧠mental health & seeking support for it This doesn't need to happen. Learn more about what we do to tackle this: nat.org.uk/what-we-do/end…

For some people living with HIV, stigma can negatively impact:

🏥💊seeking treatment &amp; attending health appointments
💕relationships 
🧠mental health &amp; seeking support for it 

This doesn't need to happen. Learn more about what we do to tackle this: 

nat.org.uk/what-we-do/end…
Brook🏳️‍🌈 (@brookcharity) 's Twitter Profile Photo

TV and film can be a great place to start discussions about consent with young people. Find out in our blog how you can use it to start a conversation with your young person today. brook.org.uk/blog/how-to-ta…

National AIDS Trust (@nat_aids_trust) 's Twitter Profile Photo

How many new #HIV cases were in 2023? How many people tested online or were on #PrEP? Understanding the numbers is essential to end new cases by 2030 and ensure better lives with HIV. Find the most up-to-date figures on HIV in the #UK on our website: nat.org.uk/about-hiv/hiv-…

AIDS Memory UK (@aidsmemoryuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Where did HIV stigma come from, and why does it persist? For Jonathan Blake, the seeds were sown by a government campaign, with the resulting panic weaponised by reactionary voices.

Tackle HIV (@tacklehiv) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Next week is the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and we’re honoured that the Tackle HIV Challenging Stigma Garden is going to be part of such an iconic event. It’s so important that we share the Tackle HIV message with as many people as we can to address stigma and misunderstanding.

World Hepatitis Alliance (@hep_alliance) 's Twitter Profile Photo

What's it like living with hepatitis? 🤔 Like many others, you may have hepatitis but not know it. This #WorldHepatitisDay, let’s break the stigma and debunk the myths around hepatitis. Get the facts. Get tested for hepatitis. It could save your life. Download and share

National AIDS Trust (@nat_aids_trust) 's Twitter Profile Photo

You can be confident that an organisation displaying the HIV Confident logo has made a commitment to make people living with HIV welcome and to treat them with respect. Find out more about what HIV Confident means for you: hivconfident.org.uk/living-with-hi… Photo: Mareike Günsche

You can be confident that an organisation displaying the HIV Confident logo has made a commitment to make people living with HIV welcome and to treat them with respect. 

Find out more about what HIV Confident means for you:

hivconfident.org.uk/living-with-hi…

Photo: Mareike Günsche
BASHH (@bashh_uk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today is #ZeroHIVStigmaDay – a powerful reminder of the urgent need to reduce stigma where possible. Chair of the HIV & BBV SIG shares her reflections on why tackling stigma is essential and why no one living with HIV should ever be left behind.

Today is #ZeroHIVStigmaDay – a powerful reminder of the urgent need to reduce stigma where possible.

Chair of the HIV &amp; BBV SIG shares her reflections on why tackling stigma is essential and why no one living with HIV should ever be left behind.
World Hepatitis Alliance (@hep_alliance) 's Twitter Profile Photo

There are five types of hepatitis viruses: A, B, C, D and E. What's the difference? Dr. Vivek Shanmugan breaks it down. This #WorldHepatitisDay, get the facts, challenge stigma, and fight misinformation. 🎯 Take action: bit.ly/4cEuXCB

World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific (@whowpro) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It’s #WorldHepatitisDay! Did you know that #hepatitis B is most commonly transmitted from pregnant mothers to their child during pregnancy and birth ? It’s also spread through blood and other body fluids or exposure to infected blood via needlestick injury, tattooing or

It’s #WorldHepatitisDay!

Did you know that #hepatitis B is most commonly transmitted from pregnant mothers to their child during pregnancy and birth ?

It’s also spread through blood and other body fluids or exposure to infected blood via needlestick injury, tattooing or
World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific (@whowpro) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#Hepatitis often shows no symptoms until it’s advanced. Be aware of signs like: Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) Dark urine Fatigue Nausea and vomiting Abdominal pain Loss of appetite Fever Joint pain See your health provider if you experience any of these symptoms.

#Hepatitis often shows no symptoms until it’s advanced.

Be aware of signs like:

Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
Dark urine
Fatigue
Nausea and vomiting
Abdominal pain
Loss of appetite
Fever
Joint pain

See your health provider if you experience any of these symptoms.