Be Frisky But Not Risky This World Contraception Day
Marie Stopes International Australia is reminding all Australians of the importance of practicing safe sex this World Contraception Day (26 September 2010) through a cheeky online application. The Be Frisky Not Risky site provides hours of amusement putting your friends and their contraception in ‘frisky’ situations!
The application has been launched following a survey which found that over half of all sexually active adults have never had a sexually transmitted infection (STI also known as STD) check-up, yet 9 in 10 have had sex without a condom.[1]
“Australians are clearly becoming remiss when it comes to their sexual health, so we are hoping that by encouraging them to get online and have a bit of fun, they’ll spread the word that using condoms and having regular STI check-ups at all times is vital,” said Jill Michelson, National Clinical Adviser for Marie Stopes International Australia.
A survey conducted on 1000 18-35 year old women nationally[2] also found that 3 in 10 women (34.33%) state that they have never been to a GP specifically to discuss contraception or to have a contraception check up. To add to this, nearly a quarter (22.42%) of all women admit that they have never looked into other contraceptive options apart from the one they were using.
“This indicates that there are sexually active women out there who really aren’t placing the emphasis on contraception that they should be,” said Ms Michelson.
“With statistics showing us that unplanned pregnancy is a reality for over half of all Australian women and that 60% of them were using some form of contraception when they fell pregnant, it’s vital that they take the time to have a dedicated contraception check up with their GP, local family planning clinic or Marie Stopes centre.
“Many women have been on the pill for years and have never stopped to explore other hormonal and non-hormonal methods that may be better suited to them and their life stage.
“Australian women today can choose from a range of daily and longer term contraception options - many of which do not require daily adherence like the pill does.
“All that is needed to ensure women are on the right track with their contraception is a short conversation with their GP – and what more appropriate day to do this than on World Contraception Day.”
To check out the Be Frisky Not Risky application and find out more information about contraception, visit www.befriskynotrisky.org.au.
About Marie Stopes International Australia: The Marie Stopes International Australia global partnership provides vital sexual and reproductive healthcare services to approximately 7 million people in over 40 countries worldwide. Marie Stopes offers a range of services and advice through our licensed and accredited centres in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia. Marie Stopes in Australia also provides life saving support to country partner programs in the Asia-Pacific and with Indigenous communities. Surplus funds from our Australian centres are donated to help these programs grow. For more information, visit www.mariestopes.org.au or call Toll Free 1800 003 707
[1]PureProfile/Marie Stopes International (2010), “Australians’ safe sex habits”, October 2009. Conducted on 1,002 sexually active males and females nationally aged 18-40.
[2]PureProfile/Marie Stopes International (2010), “Women, contraception and choice”, July 2010.
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