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ASHA remains an independent, unbiased source of information on sexual health. We are guided by science, not ideology. READ MORE.

Talking to Girls and Young Women about S-E-X

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“[Girls] have told by society that sex is great but that’s not their experience. They don’t know how to talk about that disconnect, there’s a certain amount of shame that shuts down their voice….for me, sexual empowerment for girls is helping them to find a voice in their sexual relationships.”

Tips To Keep Incontinence From Interfering With Your Sex Life

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If you struggle with incontinence and have concerns about leaking during sex, you’re not alone. The American Foundation for Urologic Disease reports that one in three women with stress incontinence avoids sex due to fears of leaking during intercourse or orgasm. But incontinence during sex doesn’t have to be an issue.

Can a person be addicted to porn?

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Can a person be addicted to porn? Many experts don’t believe that sex or porn addiction exist, and say such behaviors are perhaps better described as compulsions. For insight we turn to Dr. Eli Coleman, Director of the Program in Human Sexuality at the University of Minnesota Medical School.

Oral Sex and STIs

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Can someone be infected with a sexually transmitted infection (STI) from oral sex? Yes. Many STIs, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, can be spread through oral sex.

Celebrating Boomer Sexuality

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What exactly does sexual health mean when applied to those of us who are considered boomers? It’s about more than just going to the doctor – sexual health awareness is about taking care of your own sexual well-being as well as working to promote a sex-positive world.

Celebrating Sexual Pleasure

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

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 […]

Five Things You Should Know about Herpes

Five things to know about herpes

ASHA answers many questions from the public about STIs, including about genital herpes. Here we offer five things to know about how to manage this common infection.