HEALTH NEW ZEALAND SYPHILIS CAMPAIGN

Syphilis Ain't It

 

Syphilis is on the rise in Aotearoa New Zealand.


Syphilis is a bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) and is currently at epidemic levels in Aotearoa. Around 50% of cases are asymptomatic in the early stages. Untreated syphilis can lead to serious health consequences. Learn more about the symptoms and management of syphilis here.


The only way to know if you have syphilis is to get a blood test. If you're having sex, we encourage you to get tested regularly. You can use our STI Clinic Map to determine the most convenient location for you to get tested.


Episode 1: Me Wānanga tatou


  • Introducing the show.
  • Why is sex a tapu topic?
  • How open are you talking about it?

Episode 2: Sexual Health "Know the risks and how to keep yourself safe."


  • The many STIs out there. What to do, where to get checked,
  • How common is getting an STI
  • Whakawhanaunga – build relationships before you do anything.
  • Reproductive systems – how they work.


Episode 3: Tiakina tō tapu “It’s okay to say Nopeee.”


  • Social pressures to have sex.
  • Making sure it’s ALWAYS consensual.
  • There’s only one you – look after yourself.
  • Importance of protection and types of protection.

Episode 4: Insecurity: “Kaua e māharahara – Whakanuiā tō tinana.”


  • Not all bodies are the same - Loving every aspect of your tinana no matter what you look like.
  • Bodily functions: what’s normal and what’s not.
  • Removing the stigma of not looking like a model or a sports player.
  • Body positive influencer in to talk about their journey to selflove?

Episode 5: Porn


  • 70% of rangatahi stumble upon pornography their first time – how accessible it is now is CRAZY!
  • Porn – where Rangatahi go to learn how to have sex.
  • Porn is entertainment – NOT A LEARNING TOOL!
  • Revenge porn: Helpful tips on how to get it taken down.


Guest: Netsafe CEO Martin Cocker IG: @netsafenz

Episode 6: Whaiāipo: “Relationships”


  • Explain your dream partner.
  • What is a healthy relationship? ‘Hononga whai mana’
  • Breakdown from Kiri Waititi about healthy relationships
  • What to do if trust has been broken? Cheating and Affairs


Guest: Kiri Tamihere-Waititi IG: @kiri_waititi

Episode 7: Sexual orientation: “He aha to Ira?”


  • What do you identify as?
  • Do you know what pronouns are? If so – what are yours?
  • Helpful tips on coming out to whānau.
  • How would you help a friend who’s finding it hard to come out?
  • Explain to me the difference between sex, sexuality and gender


Guest: Te Rangitutaki Rolleston IG: @prickly_puha

Episode 8: AI 2.0: “Piki whara tō taiaha...”


  • What is foreplay? What does it involve?
  • What’s your favourite type of foreplay?
  • Are you a giver or a receiver?
  • Have you ever owned a sex toy?
  • Does being under the influence of anything improve or mess up your sex game?


Guest: Terri Ewart- Somantic sexuality educator https://staycurious.co.nz/about

Episode 9: Tiakina tō ariā: “Self-love – the REAL key to happiness.”


  • What is self-care to you?
  • What are your self-care go to’s?
  • How important is keeping a low body count to you?
  • Do you care if your partner has a high body count?
  • How do you keep your whare tapawhā in check?


Guest: Arby Manukau

https://www.instagram.com/arbybarby/

Episode 10: Piringa takahi mana: “Toxic relationships.”


  • Tips on having a good relationship
  • What’s your love language?
  • What are 3 major things you think every good relationship needs?
  • What are some red flags to look out for in a relationship before it gets toxic?
  • If you’re in a toxic relationship – what do you do?


Guest: Anihera Tahu-Hepworth (Counsellor)

https://www.psychologytoday.com/nz/counselling/anihera-tahu-hepworth-auckland-au/751736

Episode 11: Traditional sexual narratives


  • Taking a look back at our people pre colonisation.
  • Traditional narratives around sex
  • Has religion played a big part in seeing monogomy as the only option in a relationship?


Guest: Tiana Griffin IG: @cock_and_culture

Episode 12: Syphilis 'STI' oranga


  • Can you spell Syphilis
  • What would the Māori name for syphilis be and provide a whakamārama?
  • Do you know what syphilis is and how you can contract it?
  • Do you know the difference between STD and STI?
  • If you were to get an STI do you know what to do?
  • Do you know how often you should get tested for STI?
  • How comfortable are you asking a new partner to be tested and do you think its necessary?

Episode 13: “Hurō! We’re having a pēpi!”


  • Māori Midwives – where to find them.
  • Birthing in the traditional narrative – Ipu whenua, nehu i te whenua, home birth, oriori.
  • Where to find actual interesting Hapū wānanga – Antenatal classes.
  • Te whare kōhanga: Taking a look back at how our tupuna went through pregnancy and birth – could we re-introduce these tikanga?


Guest: Tawera Trinder

https://soteria.co.nz/ask-our-experts/tawera-trinder-hapu-wananga-taranaki/