Choosing A Hormonal Contraception Option
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
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.
BV and Chlamydia—New Research Shows a Possible Link
A new study found that there are two distinct types of BV infection, one of which increases the risk of chlamydia infection.
Sex After 50—Sexuality As We Age
Sex can be part of life well into our later years. While we may face health challenges as we age, we can still continue to enjoy a satisfying sex life.
Our History
ASHA was founded in 1914. This timeline traces our history over our first 100 years.
Menopause and Sexual Health
Despite negative stereotypes, as well as some actual difficulties women can face during this time, many women report that once they’ve reached menopause they feel more confidant, stronger, and energized than they did before.
Survey Says…Not Enough People are Aware of Vaccines to Prevent STIs
While most adults know the most common STIs, there’s still confusion about lesser-known infections, vaccines to prevent STIs, and whether sitting on a toilet seat is risky (it’s not).
June Social Media Toolkit
From Pride Month to National Kissing Day, there’s a lot to celebrate in June.
Mpox Passed on Without Symptoms? New Research Shows It’s Possible
Is mpox passed on without symptoms? In a new study of more than 8,000 men, about 1% of the men tested positive despite never having had symptoms.
Is Doxy PEP Responsible for a Drop in STI Rates in San Francisco?
New data shows that cases of bacterial STIs have dropped dramatically in San Francisco. Public health officials in the city believe doxy PEP has helped drive these declines.
Fewer Women Are Getting Prenatal Care (and Missing an Important Chance to Prevent Congenital Syphilis)
A new report shows that fewer women are getting prenatal care. That means too many patients are missing the chance to prevent congenital syphilis.
Condoms Unfurled—Musings on a Accessible and Valuable Part of Your Safer Sex Toolbox
Condoms. All sorts of shapes, sizes, colors (even glow-in-the-dark). Ribbed or plain. Lubed or not. Latex or plastic. ASHA’s Fred Wyand shares his thoughts on this reliable way to prevent STIs and pregnancy.
Syphilis Rates in Pregnant Women Continue to Rise
Syphilis rates in pregnant women went up 222% percent between 2016 and 2022 and another 28% between 2022 and 2024. Too many pregnant women are not being screened.
