Sexuality is a normal, healthy, and positive aspect of human life. The American Sexual Health Association (a.k.a. ASHA) believes that everyone has the right to information and services that will help them be sexually healthy. We aim to provide information and resources that are reliable, science-based, and stigma-free.
We’ve known for years that the HPV vaccine works. Now new research shows that widespread vaccination even protects those who haven’t gotten the shot. This study proves that it is possible to reach herd immunity for HPV.
A more serious type of mpox may be spreading California. Three people in the state were hospitalized with the virus.
ASHA announces Rebecca (Becca) Karpinski as the Interim President and CEO of ASHA.
The CDC just released STI Surveillance Data for 2024 that show cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are slowly declining.
Experts say that vaccinating newborns against hepatitis B is one of the most important things we do to protect infants.
A new study found that a single shot of benzathine penicillin G (BPG) treated early syphilis as well as the standard three-injection regimen.
An antibiotic that is important in the fight against syphilis will once again be hard to find, this time because of a voluntary recall by the manufacturer.
A new study is raising concerns that doxy PEP, a strategy of taking medication to prevent STIs, might already be contributing to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
The FDA has approved lenacapavir as a form of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), offering a new option for HIV prevention requiring only two shots per year.
On a recent episode of Love Island, a cast member sugested that we could blame our current STI epidemic on men who had sex with animals. She pointed to koalas with chlamydia as an example. There’s some truth here, but also a lot of misinformation.
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) shows that we’re missing opportunities to prevent congenital syphilis and save lives.
There’s potential good news in gonorrhea prevention as a series of studies suggests that certain meningococcal B (MenB) vaccines can reduce the risk of gonorrhea.
There is new guidance on pain management for IUD insertion and acknowledgement that providers often underestimate the pain patients feel during their procedures.
The FDA just approved the Teal Wand, a self-collection device for HPV testing that does not require a speculum exam or even a trip to the doctor’s office. People can collect their own sample at home and send it to a lab for analysis.
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ASHA believes that all people have the right to the information and services that will help them to have optimum sexual health. We envision a time when stigma is no longer associated with sexual health and our nation is united in its belief that sexuality is a normal, healthy, and positive aspect of human life.
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