Syphilis and Pregnancy — Preventing Congenital Syphilis
Congenital Syphilis A preventable problem The number of babies born with syphilis in the United States is increasing at an alarming rate. There were over 10 times as many babies born with syphilis in 2022 than in 2012. 0 infants born with syphilis in 2022 Syphilis during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage or stillbirth, and […]
Spread the Word about Syphilis Prevention
Syphilis cases in newborns are skyrocketing—up 183% since 2018. Congenital syphilis is a public health crisis. If you want to help spread the word about the state of congenital syphilis and syphilis prevention, you can share these images and messages below on all of your social channels.
FDA Approves a Topical Erectile Dysfunction Treatment, And It’s Over the Counter
The FDA just approved a new erectile dysfunction treatment that can be sold over the counter. This gel goes directly on the penis, works in just 10 minutes, and has few side effects. Some experts, however, aren’t convinced it works all that well.
ASHA Products
The American Sexual Health Association offers books, booklets, clothing, and other novelty items for individuals, including our signature Askable Parent guide.
Sexual Arousal Disorder
Arousal Disorder When a woman becomes sexually aroused, her body will respond with physical changes—vaginal lubrication, swelling and tingling in the genitals. Typically, she’ll experience emotional or mental excitement as well. For some women, though, this arousal response doesn’t happen as expected. The desire may be there, but the body or the mind (or both) […]
Talking to A Provider about FSD
It’s not easy talking about your sexual concerns, and it’s also not easy living with them. So, it’s time to take action. All it takes is three simple steps: Make an appointment. FSD can be upsetting. If you’re tired of worrying about it, don’t wait for your next physical; make an appointment with a healthcare […]
Transgender Day of Rememberance
November 20 is the Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual event designated to memorialize those who have been killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. The event was started in 1999 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith to honor Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was murdered on November 28th, 1998. Eighteen years after the […]
Understanding Women’s Experiences with Bacterial Vaginosis
Understanding Women’s Experiences with Bacterial Vaginosis Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common gynecologic infection, affecting nearly 29 percent of women in the U.S. While not all women with BV have symptoms, those that do may experience an abnormal vaginal discharge that may be white or gray, watery, and may also have a strong fish-like odor, […]
New Series Exploring Sexual Health and Sex Ed from VICE
This week, VICE Media released a new series Unscrewing Ourselves that explores the state of sexual health and sex education today. Available on its sites Broadly and Tonic, the series covers topics ranging from sexuality and chronic illness, LGBT-inclusive sex ed, and dating HIV-positive partners. The series also highlights the efforts of young people educating […]
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Ban on Transgender Service Members
[post_date] This week, a federal judge overturned President Trump’s ban on transgender individuals serving in the military, first announced in July. Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly of the Federal District Court for the District of Columbia ruled that the proposed ban was discriminatory and violated the equal protection clause of the Constitution. As the judge wrote in […]