December Ambassador Resources
World Aids Day – December 1st The World AIDS Day resources below are from the CDC Toolkit, click here for the complete toolkit. HIV can affect anyone, regardless of their sexual orientation, race, gender, or age. This #WorldAIDSDay, we must challenge misinformation, racism, homophobia, and transphobia to #StopHIVStigma. https://bit.ly/3sDJQjt #StopHIVTogether #ISpeakSexHealth Instagram and Facebook image December 1 […]
Words Matter: Minimizing STI Stigma in Healthcare Settings
Talking about STIs is still considered taboo and conversations about sexual behavior are often uncomfortable—even in a healthcare setting. Learn ways to communicate without assumptions or judgment.
New Antibiotic Shows Promise in Treating Resistant Gonorrhea
A new antibiotic could give health care providers a much-needed new tool in the fight against antibiotic resistant strains of gonorrhea.
Syphilis Rates Surging in Newborns
Cases of infants born with syphilis have soared in recent years. New CDC data reveal that more than 3,700 babies were born with syphilis in 2022—more than 10 times the number born in 2012.
Shortage of Only Drug Approved to Treat Syphilis in Pregnant People
Treating syphilis during pregnancy can help both mother and child, but there is a shortage of Bicillin-L-A, the only antibiotic approved for this population.
November Ambassador Updates
November 4th is National Sex Toy Day! these are just a few of the benefits of sex toys! Sex toys offer opportunities for self-discovery, communication, variety, and improving health. #ISpeakSexHealth #sextoyindustry #sextech #sexualhealth #sexualwellness Download Image Testicular and prostate cancer affect men across the lifespan. Both of these conditions pose significant health risks to men, […]
October Awareness
Breast Cancer Awareness Month It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 💞 Mammograms are recommended for those aged 40-74 every two years. Breast self-exams are important so you can let your doctor know if something is abnormal. #breastcancer #1in8 Instagram and Facebook Image Domestic Violence Awareness Month Know the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships 💜#healthyrelationships #toxicrelationships #love #stopdomesticviolence #domesticviolenceawareness #healthylove #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth Facebook […]
People with Low Viral Loads Have Almost Zero Chance of Transmitting HIV Through Sex
A new meta-analysis of eight published studies found that the risk of sexual transmission of HIV is almost zero in people with low viral loads.
Mife Mayhem Continues: Fifth Circuit Issue a Decision
There is another update to the ongoing court battle over mifepristone, one of two drugs used in most medication abortion.
Update to PrEP Recommendations Include Long-Acting Shot
The USPSTF recently released updated recommendations on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for preventing the sexual transmission of HIV. The recommendations add additional medications, including a long-acting injectable.