Male Birth Control on the Horizon: A Man’s View
Women have an array of contraception options from which to choose, a veritable buffet of offerings: implants, IUDs, injections, the pill, the patch, vaginal rings, diaphragms and cervical caps, the sponge, even sterilization. Men? Wear a condom. Get a vasectomy. Pretty straight-forward, that. And sadly lacking. Sad for men and their female partners, too. Condoms […]
Male Birth Control On the Horizon: A Woman’s View
Male birth control is a saving grace for young women. Wait: a saving grace for young women? Yes! There is so much pressure to be (borderline) infertile these days! And that’s hard! Let me explain. Here’s an insight into the minds of many young women getting birth control for the first time. First, there’s the […]
Strong and Silent Types
It happens more than you probably think: an estimated 1 in 6 males is sexually abused. While males who are abused often experience assaults during childhood and adolescence, even adult men can be victims. A lack of resources and awareness, coupled with rigid social views on masculinity, are just some of the obstacles littering the […]
Ask the Experts
Have a question about STI testing? Ask an expert! The Ask the Experts service offers you the opportunity to ask questions that are answered directly by health professionals who specialize in STIs and sexual health. ASHA’s Ask the Experts service gives you access to health professionals specialize in HPV, herpes, general STIs and sexual health. […]
Talking about Sex
Communication is necessary throughout a relationship, from the very beginning to the very end. No matter how long you and your partner have been together, you will need to keep communicating about your sexual expectations, desires and needs.
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.
Condom Sizing
Condom Sizing: Finding the right fit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTsv3MVICPI If you have a penis, it’s likely that you’ve 1) measured your penis; 2) wondered “am I large or small?” and 3) probably worried about whether you’re large or small. Just like the people to whom they’re attached, penises come in all shapes and sizes (some would even […]
Sex and Relationships
Many people confuse love, commitment, and sex, or assume the three always go hand-in-hand. There are many ways to express love, and you don’t need to have sex with someone to show them you love them.
Your Safer Sex Toolbox
Explore ways to make sex safer and communicate with your sexual partners about your expectations and boundaries.
Talking Birds and Bees in the 21st Century
Why are STI rates so high among young people? For insight we chatted with Dr. J. Dennis Fortenberry, a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Indiana University School of Medicine.