What You Should Know About STI Testing
Many STIs have no signs or symptoms. The only way to know if you have an STI is to get tested. Learn more about all your STI testing options.
Your Sexual Health Resource
Sexuality is a normal, healthy, and positive aspect of human life. The American Sexual Health Association (a.k.a. ASHA) believes that everyone has the right to information and services that will help them be sexually healthy. We provide information and resources that are reliable, science-based, and stigma-free.
Your Sexual Health Resource
Sexuality is a normal, healthy, and positive aspect of human life. The American Sexual Health Association (a.k.a. ASHA) believes that everyone has the right to information and services that will help them be sexually healthy. We aim to provide information and resources that are reliable, science-based, and stigma-free.
Quick Links
April is
STI Awareness Month
Take some time to learn about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including how to minimize your exposure and take care of your sexual health. Find out how much you know about STIs with our STI Jeopardy game.
Learn about STI testing
Testing for STIs at home? Yes, it’s possible—and popular
Learn how home testing works and what free at-home tests are available in your area.
What You Need to Know About the HPV Self-Collection Test
There’s a new way to screen for cervical cancer—no pelvic exam, stirrups, or speculum involved.
Is home testing right for you?
Interested in testing at home? There are options. See if home testing is a good option for you.
What You Should Know About STI Testing
Many STIs have no signs or symptoms. The only way to know if you have an STI is to get tested. Learn more about all your STI testing options.
Testing for STIs at home? Yes, it’s possible—and popular
Learn how home testing works and what free at-home tests are available in your area.
What You Need to Know About the HPV Self-Collection Test
There’s a new way to screen for cervical cancer—no pelvic exam, stirrups, or speculum involved.
What You Should Know About STI Testing
Many STIs have no signs or symptoms. The only way to know if you have an STI is to get tested. Learn more about all your STI testing options.
Testing for STIs at home? Yes, it’s possible—and popular
Learn how home testing works and what free at-home tests are available in your area.
What You Need to Know About the HPV Self-Collection Test
There’s a new way to screen for cervical cancer—no pelvic exam, stirrups, or speculum involved.
Your Sex Life
Your Safer Sex Toolbox
Explore ways to make sex safer and communicate with your sexual partners about your expectations and boundaries.
Sexual Pleasure and You
Whether we’re attracted to the opposite gender, the same gender or both, the truth is: We learn how to experience sexual pleasure for pleasure’s sake by understanding our own sexual desires and responses.
Talking about Sex
Communication is necessary throughout a relationship, from the very beginning to the very end. No matter how long you and your partner have been together, you will need to keep communicating about your sexual expectations, desires and needs.
Sexual Health Care
Taking care of your sexual health means knowing your body, understanding how it works, and being able to recognize when something isn’t quite right. It also means preventive care that can help you find problems early and prevent serious illness.
Your Safer Sex Toolbox
Explore ways to make sex safer and communicate with your sexual partners about your expectations and boundaries.
Talking about Sex
Communication is necessary throughout a relationship, from the very beginning to the very end. No matter how long you and your partner have been together, you will need to keep communicating about your sexual expectations, desires and needs.
Sexual Pleasure and You
Whether we’re attracted to the opposite gender, the same gender or both, the truth is: We learn how to experience sexual pleasure for pleasure’s sake by understanding our own sexual desires and responses.
Sexual Health Care
Taking care of your sexual health means knowing your body, understanding how it works, and being able to recognize when something isn’t quite right. It also means preventive care that can help you find problems early and prevent serious illness.
Your Safer Sex Toolbox
Explore ways to make sex safer and communicate with your sexual partners about your expectations and boundaries.
Talking about Sex
Communication is necessary throughout a relationship, from the very beginning to the very end. No matter how long you and your partner have been together, you will need to keep communicating about your sexual expectations, desires and needs.
Sexual Pleasure and You
Whether we’re attracted to the opposite gender, the same gender or both, the truth is: We learn how to experience sexual pleasure for pleasure’s sake by understanding our own sexual desires and responses.
Sexual Health Care
Taking care of your sexual health means knowing your body, understanding how it works, and being able to recognize when something isn’t quite right. It also means preventive care that can help you find problems early and prevent serious illness.
American Sexual Health Association
ASHA believes that all people have the right to the information and services that will help them to have optimum sexual health. We envision a time when stigma is no longer associated with sexual health and our nation is united in its belief that sexuality is a normal, healthy, and positive aspect of human life.
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