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

Choosing A Hormonal Contraception Option

A pack of birth control pills

Many methods of birth control that are available today rely on hormones like those that our bodies make naturally. Hormonal methods come in many different forms—from pills to patches to shots—but all of them essentially work the same way.

Contraception and Birth Control Methods  

A range of contraception options including the pill, IUD, diaphragm and more

Anyone who is having penis-in-vagina sex runs the risk of getting pregnant every time they have sex. Even if it’s your first time. Even if you have your period. Even if it’s a full moon and Mercury is in retrograde.

The HPV Vaccine Prevents Cancer

In the U.S., HPV infections are estimated to cause about 37,300 cases of cancer. The HPV vaccine can prevent over 90% of these cancers from ever developing.

Can Koalas Really Get Chlamydia?

A koala in a tree

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.

New Report Highlights Missed Opportunities for Congenital Syphilis Prevention

A pregnant patient at a doctor's appointment

New Report Highlights Missed Opportunities for Congenital Syphilis Prevention Congenital syphilis occurs when a pregnant patient with syphilis passed the infection on to their baby. It can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, and even infant death. Babies born with syphilis can face lifelong medical issues. The good news is that syphilis can be prevented with timely testing […]

All About Condoms

Three condoms

Currently, condoms are the only widely available, proven method for reducing transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during sex. Condoms work.

Anal Sex and STIs

Three butt plugs used for anal play

Anal sex may have once been thought of more taboo than other sexual behaviors, but today we know it’s a perfectly normal way to find sexual pleasure.

Celebrate the Start of #safesexysummer in June

June calendar

It’s time to celebrate the start of summer! June is filled with national observances to help you start the summer off right. We’re here to help make June the start of a #safesexysummer.

May Ambassador Toolkit

There are several awareness observations each May, including Women’s Health Month, Sex Ed for All Month, and Hepatitis Awareness Month.