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  • Two cartoon figures of women and two men look up at a sign announcing 'Safer sex is a package': an advertisement for HIV and sexual health education. Colour lithograph.
  • Two men and two women using unsafe methods of drug injection and sexual contact, as an advertisement for safe sex as a protection from AIDS. Colour lithograph by Peter Knoch for Deutsche AIDS-Hilfe.
  • Travelling abroad? Thinking of getting married? : Make sure sexual health is on your agenda when you are looking for your life partner ... more than 4/5ths of all HIV infected women contract the virus from a male partner ... / Brent & Harrow fund this initiative ; this poster was jointly produced by Asian Women's Resource Centre and The Naz Project London.
  • A man with his wife and family crosses a zebra crossing while swivelling his head back to admire two passing women representing a warning about the risks of new sexual partners and AIDS; an advertisement by the National AIDS Control Project in New Delhi. Colour lithograph, 1996.
  • A man with his wife and family crosses a zebra crossing while swivelling his head back to admire two passing women representing a warning about the risks of new sexual partners and AIDS; an advertisement by the AIDS Control Project in Hyderabad. Colour lithograph, ca. 1990.
  • Contrary to popular belief, sexually transmitted infections and sexual activity with multiple partners are common in the Indian subcontinent in both rural and urban areas : Availability of good quality condoms while abroad can be difficult. so be prepared and take a good supply with you / Brent & Harrow fund this initiative ; this poster was jointly produced by Asian Women's Resource Centre and The Naz Project London.
  • The black silhouettes of men and women with arrows and the message that AIDS is a sexually transmitted disease so stick to one partner and use condoms; a safe-sex and AIDS prevention advertisement by the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Seychelles. Colour lithograph, ca. 1996.
  • The black silhouettes of men and women with arrows and the message that AIDS is a sexually transmitted disease so stick to one partner and use condoms; a safe-sex and AIDS prevention advertisement by the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Seychelles (Creole version). Colour lithograph, ca. 1996.
  • Seduced by India? Absorbed by its charm? Blinded by its beauty? Remember the India beyond the image : Many people living in the UK have been infected while travelling abroad to the Indian subcontinent. Don't take unnecessary risks. India has one of the highest rates of HIV infection worldwide. To prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV; remember always use a condom / Brent & Harrow fund this initiative ; this poster was jointly produced by Asian Women's Resource Centre and The Naz Project London.
  • A man forces an unwelcome kiss on a girl, while being watched from over the fence. Engraving by P. de Colle after J.F. Clermont.
  • A man attempting to embrace a young woman, a dog biting his bag; a guard holding a sword in the background. Lithograph, ca. 1860.
  • Two men hidden behind a fence are watching a young woman bathing; cottages in the background. Coloured lithograph by L. Noël after E. Lepoittevin, 1847.
  • Three lecherous men gather round a pretty street seller, admiring her rather than her wares. Coloured lithograph by Langlumé after E. Pigal.
  • Susanna is resting near to a fountain and two men are watching and leaning over her. Etching by M. Demarne after J.F. de Troy.
  • A corrupt old man tries to seduce a woman by urging her to take a hypnotic draught in her drink. Coloured lithograph by C. Motte.
  • A corrupt old man tries to seduce a woman by urging her to take a hypnotic draught in her drink. Coloured lithograph by C. Motte.
  • A nurse is cajoled by a director. Colour photomechanical reproduction of a lithograph, c. 1900.
  • A girl by a river watched by three men. Etching after J. Vanderbank.
  • A hunchback man (Mayeux) follows a young woman paying her unwanted attention. Coloured lithograph by de Delaunois after C.J. Traviès de Villers.
  • Four types of physician using their qualifications to take advantage of their women patients or of the public. Coloured lithographs, ca. 1852.
  • Four types of physician using their qualifications to take advantage of their women patients or of the public. Coloured lithographs, ca. 1852.
  • A physician trying to take advantage of a young woman patient by visiting her at home while her husband is out. Coloured lithograph, 1852.
  • A mesmeric physician taking advantage of his female patient. Colour lithograph, 1852.
  • A mesmeric physician taking advantage of his female patient. Colour lithograph, 1852.
  • A gynaecological physician seducing a patient. Colour lithograph, 1852.
  • A physician molests a young lady. Colour process print after J-A. Faivre, 1902.
  • Susanna molested by the elders. Stipple engraving by J. Jenkins, 1823, after P.F. Mola.
  • A maid bringing medicine and soup to her master who has a cold. Lithograph, 1857, after W.H. Simmons after J. Collinson.
  • Susanna and the elders. Engraving by Lucas Vorsterman junior after Cornelis Schut.
  • The prior of the Abbaye Saint-Martin-des-Champs in Paris, aided by a young monk, attempts to persuade Sister Marie Héroët give him sexual gratification at the convent of Gif. Etching by L. Halbou after S. Freudenberg.