History Of The Condom – A Timeline

Believe it or not, condoms have been around since ancient times. Made from animal intestines (yuk), tortoiseshell…


HERO and Love-Not-War offer a vibrator that shapes the future of a sex-positive world

You probably want to know what’s in your food or how ethical your skincare or makeup is, but have you ever thought…


Have we forgotten to talk about the most intimate part of our health during the pandemic?

Sydney: 1 December 2021: On World AIDS Day, one Australian condom company is asking us to consider how pandemics and…


HERO and MARIE STOPES AUSTRALIA join forces

Coinciding with International Condom Day (13th February) and National Condom Day (14th February), Australia’s only…


AIDS Conference 2016 – Durban

As the HERO Medical Scientific Officer and Impact Ambassador, I recently had the privilege of attending The…


Being prepared is actually being Sexy

Safe Sex: These two words are shoved down our throats in high school and yet most of us end up slipping (literally)…


Why Sex Is Good For Your Health

Regular, healthy sex is fun and pleasurable and creates a unique opportunity to experience intimacy and connection with…


Vanilla Sex V.s Kinky Sex?

“Kinky” or “Vanilla”, what's your flavour? Reality is, you’re probably a bit of both and your sexual preferences are…


3 Tips For A Passionate Relationship

The biggest complaint I hear people say is that they’re not having enough sex with their long-term partner.…


3 Ways Women Can Take Control In The Bedroom (and it’s not what you think)

There is more to sex appeal than just measurements. I don’t need a bedroom to prove my womanliness. I can convey just…


6 Naughty or Nice Sex Tips by HERO Condoms Sexologist – Juliet Allen

Christmas is just days away and there’s no better way to begin the festivities than with a little sexy time with your…


So When Is The Right Time To Enjoy Sex For The First Time?

When it comes to first-time sex, I’m personally a big believer in doing what feels right for me in the moment. That…


Sex, Love & Hormones

Sex is one of our biggest pleasures in life and also one of our biggest pass times. Why then, does sex create so much…


Meet Tim Dormer – the HERO Intern

To find out more about my HERO Intern experience and to watch the amazing documentary of me in Botswana, sign-up to…


Sunday Was One of the most inspiring days for the HERO team

With the help of our partners at ‘Bona Naledi’ the HERO team hosted a local soccer tournament in Old Naledi. Four teams…


Day 3 and the HERO team awoke to a very exciting opportunity…

Day 3 and the HERO team were back to the airport to greet the arrival of Tim Dormer, Winner of Australian Big Brother…


Touch down; Team HERO has landed in Botswana – an amazing country with such beautiful people

HERO is in Botswana not only to donate 500,000 custom designed condoms, but to also meet with Government officials and…


Sexuality Coaching: Do you need some? (and saucy things you can learn)

As a sexologist a big part of my job is to spend time with amazing people who want to solve their sex challenges and…


Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus

Women often misunderstand men, and men often misunderstand women. This is a normal and natural pattern in millions of…


A Day In The Life Of A Sexologist – Juliet Allen­ HERO Condoms Sexologist

What the hell is a sexologist? Are you serious, does such a career even exist? How did you become a sexologist? I get…


Top 3 Condom Myths {De­bunked}

It seems that in today’s day and age, the topic of condoms still remains largely taboo. Many people feel as…


Ebola Survivors Should Use Condoms Indefinitely

The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have warned the public that the Ebola virus may survive in semen…


3 Reasons Why Sex Will Boost Your Immunity This Winter

Winter is coming, and with it we often see a rise in the common cold and flu. Whilst lying in bed sniffling and…


Botswana Battles Against ‘Extinction’

Article By Liz McGregor in Gaborone for The Guardian If there is anywhere in the world where a model for the treatment…


HERO CONDOMS PARTNERS WITH THE AUSTRALASIAN INSTITUTE OF SEXUAL HEALTH MEDICINE TO MAKE SAFE SEX COOL AGAIN

Did you know that the “past decade has seen rate of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) increase in Australia?”…


#COSMOCOMMITS

STIs are a serious concern in Australia. Over the last ten years, there has been a significant increase in the number…