There are several awareness observations each May.
- Women’s Health Month
- Sex Ed for All Month
- Hepatitis Awareness Month
- Mental Health Awareness Month
- May 9th: Free the Pill Day
- May 17th: International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia
- May 18th: HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (HVAD)
- May 19th is National ASIAN & Specific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
May is Sex Ed For All Month. Sex education should cover all reproductive health care options, including birth control and abortion. #SexEd4All #SexEd #ComprehesiveSexEd
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month 🧠 💚 🎗️It is important to highlight how mental and sexual health are intertwined. #mentalhealth #sexualhealth #hormones #SSRIs#medications #sextherapy #mentalhealthmonth #breakthestigma
What is hepatitis, and how is it related to sexual health? Some types of hepatitis can be sexually transmitted. Learn more https://www.ashasexualhealth.org/hepatitis/ #hepA #hepB #hepC#HepatitisAwarenessMonth #HepAware #STI
On this Mother’s Day, we acknowledge all kinds of motherhood and recognize its diversity. We also acknowledge the complex emotions many have about their journey or relationship with their mothers. Let’s appreciate every unique story and experience today. #MothersDay #CelebrateDiversity #Mom
Celebrated on May 18th, HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (HVAD) is a chance to thank volunteers, community members, healthcare experts, and researchers working towards a safe and effective HIV vaccine. It’s also a time to inform communities about the vital role of HIV vaccine research, recognizing progress made and challenges ahead. #HIVAwareness #HVAD #HIV #HIVvaccine #HIVAIDS @CDCgov @CDC_HIV
In a #PeriodFriendlyWorld, the stigma and taboos surrounding menstruation are history. It is a world where everyone can access the products, period education, menstrual health services, and period-friendly infrastructure they need. (May 28th is World Menstrual Hygiene Day)
