Shalini Andrews
drshaliniandrews.bsky.social
Shalini Andrews
@drshaliniandrews.bsky.social
NHS HIV doctor, Sexologist, BSSM Past President, Clinical Director for CNWL Sexual Health and HIV, She/her, Views my own
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Research like this is how we'll get DoxyPEP on the NHS?!

Please take part of you can
We are open for recruitment! The @spearstudy.bsky.social is investigating antibiotic resistance and microbiome changes in people using and not using doxyPEP to prevent STIs. Visit doxypep.me/spear
@uclglobalhealth.bsky.social @cnwlnhs.bsky.social @thelovetankcic.bsky.social
March 27, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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We are delighted to be working as a collaborator on this new doxyPEP research in the UK.

Find out how to take part at doxypep.me/spear
April 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Celebrating International Nurses Day. Thank you to all the wonderful nurses who have taught, supported and helped me, while always being the voice for their patients.
Happy Nurses Week to the real-life superheroes!

You are the calm in the chaos, the steady hand in times of fear and the compassionate voice of reassurance when it’s needed the most.
Thank you for everything you do, every single day.

You are seen, valued, and deeply appreciated.

#nursesweek
May 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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We stand firmly by our trans siblings, friends and colleagues, in the #HIV community and beyond.

Following this ruling, we'll continue to fight to protect trans rights, health and wellbeing. #transrightsarehumanrights

www.attitude.co.uk/b...
April 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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We are open for recruitment! The @spearstudy.bsky.social is investigating antibiotic resistance and microbiome changes in people using and not using doxyPEP to prevent STIs. Visit doxypep.me/spear
@uclglobalhealth.bsky.social @cnwlnhs.bsky.social @thelovetankcic.bsky.social
March 27, 2025 at 1:58 PM
We were lucky to be led by such a skilful, knowledgeable and passionate birder. Thank you Tarvo @birdinghaapsalu.bsky.social for a for than a 100 species on the checklist, sights to remember and great Estonian food.
It has been pleasure to guide RSPB local birding group and show them 3 sp. of Owls, 6 woodpeckers species, steller´s eiders, nutcrackers, 2 Hazel hen and Red-breasted Goose to mention some of the highlights.
March 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
-Porn addiction is not a recognized disorder or scientifically supported treatment model.
-Therapists with higher personal sexual shame are more likely to diagnose sex or porn addiction.
-Non-heterosexual and nonmonogamous therapists are least likely to diagnose or treat porn addiction
Turns out that Certified Sex Addiction Therapists are more likely (compared to others) to be: hetero, married, monogamous, religious and wealthy w/ higher levels of moral disapproval of porn. UnSurprisingly, they also over diagnose porn & sex addiction.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wome...
Is There Moral Incongruence Bias in Some Sex Therapists?
Therapists with higher personal moral incongruence about sexuality may be at risk for imposing their own sexual shame on their patients.
www.psychologytoday.com
March 14, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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In a world where you can be anything, be a Laura.

Any donation, big or small, will be much appreciated.

@justgiving.bsky.social

www.justgiving.com/page/laura-n...
Laura's fundraiser for Cancer Research UK
Help Laura Noonan raise money to support Cancer Research UK
www.justgiving.com
March 3, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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"Daylighting" is the practice in urban design of restoring buried rivers to the surface.
The River Sheaf been unburied in Sheffield city centre, after 100 yrs in the dark.
Fabulous.
A small light in the great gloom.
“It is starting to make its own meandering path…”
www.bbc.com/news/article...
River Sheaf opened up next to Sheffield Castle site - BBC News
The River Sheaf has been exposed at Castlegate for the first time in over 100 years
www.bbc.com
February 26, 2025 at 6:41 PM
@thiago-barbosa.bsky.social ‘s book is truly an excellent introduction to the first female Indian anthropologist, Irawati Karve (1905-1970). Her work challenges both colonial academia and the current Hindutva view. I look forward to learning more.
February 23, 2025 at 9:29 PM
@silvaneves.bsky.social Silva Neves presenting on problematic porn use, and caution against using terms such as ‘sex/porn addiction’. #ESSMCongress. The room was packed with hardly any standing space
February 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Rachel visited her local sexual health service, feeling unwell after the end of a relationship.

"By testing when I did, I was diagnosed early. #HIV hadn't damaged my immune system. Now my HIV treatment gives me the freedom to be me" ❤️

Be like Rachel and test this #HIVTestingWeek - freetesting.hiv
February 11, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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The British HIV Association are concerned about the news of the halting of funding to the #PEPFAR programme, upon which 20 million people rely for life-saving medicines.

Find our full statement here: bhiva.org/bhiva-statem...

#HIVsky #IDsky #MedSky
BHIVA statement in response to the announcement of the US to halt funding the US President’s Emergency plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
bhiva.org
January 29, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Excellent read about the practice of locking away the undesirables in Britain in recent times (1913- 1959), done in the name of science, led by the eugenics movement. Offers a lesson in humility and a caution against conjuring up righteous panic.
January 12, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Another HIV clinic, another new diagnosis in a young person who had never been on nor heard of HIV PrEP. We truly are failing to get the message out to those who would benefit most, and must do better #IDSky #HIVSky
December 17, 2024 at 2:58 AM
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Nails all ready for World Aids Day 2024.

It’s time to end the silence and challenge the misconceptions about HIV. Let’s educate, support, and show compassion this World AIDS Day and everyday!

#HIVAwareness #EndStigma #worldaidsday

@nationalaidstrust.bsky.social @thtorguk.bsky.social
November 15, 2024 at 6:09 AM