Talking Birds & Bees in the 21st Century
Approximately half of the 20 million new cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the U.S. each year occur in teens and young adults ages 15-24. Dig a little deeper and you’ll see that about a fourth of adolescent females are infected with at least one of the more common STIs (human papillomavirus, chlamydia, herpes, […]
STDs A to Z
STIs A to Z Sexually transmitted infections, or STIs—also called sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs—affect people of all ages, backgrounds, and from all walks of life. In the U.S. alone there are about 20 million new cases each year, about half of which are in young people ages 15-24 years. Getting the facts about STIs […]
Crowning Achievement
“Last year, I was diagnosed with cervical dysplasia. As my doctor informed me of the news, all I could think was “why?” I am young and healthy-I should be invincible-yet, that’s where I was wrong. I had no idea that cervical cancer can happen to any woman, regardless of their age or health.” It’s hard […]
Understanding Sexual Health
How do you define sexual health? Coming up with a definition of sexual health is a difficult task, as each culture, sub-culture, and individual has different standards of sexual health. It is also challenging because the sexual health is a broad term that encompasses so many aspects of health and well being. In 2001, former […]
Baby Boomers Getting Older But Not Giving Up on Sex
Baby Boomers Not Giving Up on Sex This essay from Dr. Pepper Schwartz , featured in ASHA’s newest book Creating a Sexually Healthy Nation, gives the scoop on Baby Boomers and navigating the sexual landscape as they age. Like other Baby Boomers, I have become exquisitely expert at denial. I am not sure how it […]
