Treating Adolescent Patients
The tools on this page – companion pieces to age-specific self-assessments for young males and females – are meant to trigger questions you may want to ask, even for patients in the office for a simple sports physical.
JAMA Viewpoint on Sexual Health in America
Experts say we can only meet sexual health challenges by shifting away from the current focus on diseases and moving towards a perspective that promotes health and wellness. In a Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Viewpoint published online June 18, 2015, Sexual Health in America: Improving Patient Care and Public Health, former Surgeon […]
Health is Power
Your Health is Your Power This male-focused campaign is a multi-channel effort intended to promote the sexual health of African American men ages 18 to 30 in the United States using online, social media, and on-the-ground messaging. The Health Is Power toolkit is designed for organizations to better promote sexual health among young African American […]
Sexual Rights for Seniors
When I think of rights typically those of the civil/legal variety are what come to mind. A right to have sex, though? While it may not be enshrined in the Constitution, it does make sense that humans should be free to pursue what nature obviously intended us to do.
HPV and Cervical Cancer—Understanding the Connection and How to Prevent Cancer
Though usually harmless, some types of HPV cause cervical lesions that, over a period of time, can develop into cancer if untreated.
Understanding Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a subject that is not often talked about—it can be awkward and embarrassing for both and men and women to discuss, even with a health care provider. But talking about it, and learning about it, can help men and their partners understand and manage this common condition.
Managing Sexual Difficulties
The quality of your sex life affects your entire life. So, if you’re having a hard time enjoying or desiring sex it’s important to find out why.
Finding the Right Healthcare Provider
Talking to a healthcare provider about your sexual health can be intimidating. But being able to talk to your healthcare provider about your physical health as it relates to your sexual health is absolutely crucial.
Sexual Functioning—Understanding and Overcoming Sexual Difficulties
An important part of overall sexual health is healthy sexual functioning—being able to experience sexual pleasure and satisfaction when desired.
Our History
A Journey Through ASHA’s History ASHA was founded in 1914 as the American Social Hygiene Association, formed out of early 20th century social reform movements focused on fighting, in the parlance of the day, venereal diseases (VD) such as gonorrhea and syphilis. This work continued through two world wars, as ASHA produced volumes of material […]