Celebrating Boomer Sexuality
By Walker Thornton [This article originally appeared on www.kinkly.com and is republished with permission] September is World Sexual Health month, a global initiative to draw attention to the issue of sexuality in a sex-positive way. The American Sexual Health Association is spearheading the American efforts with a particular focus on Boomer Sexuality. The World Association […]
Dildos to the Dump!
Dildos to the Dump Certified sexuality counselor Evelyn Resh reflects on how our sex lives and perceptions of pleasure change over time. . I recently celebrated my 55th birthday. As time has gone by, I find myself enjoying my birthdays more now than when I was younger. I have none of that: “let’s pretend it’s […]
Working Toward Sexual Health Promotion
Recently, there has been a significant leap in the recognition of sexual health as a central component of overall health. Our understanding of sexual health has moved slowly from a purely disease perspective to a broader perspective of what it means to be sexual healthy.
Sexual Rights for Seniors
Sexual Rights for Seniors ASHA’s Fred Wyand takes on the topic of our sexual rights as we age . Sexual Intimacy: A Human Right. That’s a bold statement. When I think of rights typically those of the civil/legal variety are what come to mind. A right to have sex, though? While it may not be […]
Sexual Health Month—30 Days of Sexual Pleasure
Sexual pleasure is always worth celebrating. Sex has been shown to promote better sleep habits, less stress, and more happiness. Our bodies thrive on the chemicals released during orgasm, so a healthy sex life is indeed part of a healthy body.
National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
September 27 is National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This national awareness day was first launch in 2008 by the National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA), as a way to draw attention to the disproportionate impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on gay men. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about […]
HPV Materials
ASHA offers a unique assortment of award-winning publications about HPV through its online store. Below are selected publications geared more toward individual purchase as well as a sample of patient education brochures designed for clinics, student health centers, health departments, and other healthcare settings. For individuals HPV in Perspective: An essential guide for the newly-diagnosed […]
Support Groups
Support groups provide information and allow participants to share experiences, fears, and feelings with others who are concerned about HPV. The groups listed here are not sponsored or endorsed by ASHA, and are entirely responsible for their activities and the content of their websites. ASHA’s National Cervical Cancer Coalition also provides support to women and […]
Myths and Facts about HPV
There are many myths and misconceptions about genital HPV. We’re clearing up some common ones here
HPV & Relationships
HPV and Relationships The emotional toll of dealing with HPV is often as difficult as the medical aspects and can be more awkward to address. This may be the area where you feel most vulnerable, and the lack of clear counseling messages can make this even more stressful, especially where relationships are concerned. We regularly […]