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Sexual health is the ability to embrace and enjoy our sexuality throughout our lives. It is an important part of our physical and emotional health.
There are many things that fall under the sexual health umbrella—reproductive health, sexually transmitted infections, relationships, gender expression, and so much more.
Latest News on Sexual Health
Am I Ready for Sex?
Am I ready for sex? This is a very common question. Your question may be “How do I know if I’m ready to have sex for the first time?” or “How do I know if I’m ready to have sex with a new person?” or even “How do I know if I’m ready to have sex with my ex again?” Whatever your question is, we’re sorry to say we can’t give you a definitive answer.
What is sex?
The word sex has more than one meaning. On this page we explain some of the common sexual behaviors because we think being specific is always better.
Mpox Is Still Spreading in the U.S.
Mpox used to be rare in the United States. Before 2022, most cases were in people who’d traveled internationally or who’d had had contact with animals imported from other countries. That changed with the global mpox outbreak that began in 2022. That year, there were about 30,000 cases of mpox in this country.
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