The two-weeks-on, two-weeks-off nature of work in the lucrative industry is being cited by the WA AIDS Council as one of the reasons for the influx of heterosexual men -- married and in relationships -- seeking advice from the council.

Department of Health figures show that 70 per cent of WA men who contracted HIV overseas in the past three years were heterosexual.

You’ve had a great time at Mardi Gras and after a full on weekend of partying you’ve come back to reality and are probably feeling a little tired and worse for wear. Going back to work, deadlines, study and everday routine doesn’t help matters, but you still have your memories (and jetlag), as proof that it was an awesome time and all worthwhile.

HIV infection rates are predicted to rise by up to 75 percent in parts of Australia in the next seven years if the current trends continue, according to University of New South Wales (UNSW) researchers, based at the National Centre in HIV Epidemiology and Clinical Research (NCHECR).

A man is walking in a darkened park at 11:30pm on a week night. He is looking for some quick anonymous sex with a stranger. He is alone. He is far from any sort of help. He is vulnerable. He is at risk.