Vaccines That Can Prevent STIs
One important prevention tool against sexually transmitted infections is vaccination. Currently, vaccines are available to protect against infection with HPV, hepatitis A and hepatitis B.
Dildos to the Dump!
In this essay, certified sexuality counselor Evelyn Resh reflects on how our sex lives and perceptions of pleasure change over time.
Talking about Sexual Pleasure on the Podcast
Featuring interviews with medical professionals and experts in the field of sexuality, ASHA’s Sex+Health podcast aims to offer information and resources to with the goal of helping people take charge of their sexual health.
Social Media Toolkits —Share Sex-Positive Content on Social
Want to share sex positive content on social media? Our toolkits offer great content that is easy to download and share.
New and Notable in Sexual Health
Check out featured resources and the latest news on sexual and reproductive health.
NGU, or Nongonoccocal Urethritis
Nongonococcal urethritis—or NGU—is an infection of the urethra caused by germs other than gonorrhea. The most common cause is chlamydia.
Supreme Court Leaves Mifepristone Rules Alone—For Now
The U.S. Supreme Court overruled a lower court decision that would have made mifepristone harder to get even in states where abortion remains legal. But the decision doesn’t mean the court is softening its stance on abortion rights.
Preventing HIV with Just Two Shots a Year? A New Study Shows This is Possible
Remarkable results in a Phase III PrEP trial with women and adolescent girls in Africa—two injections per year effectively prevented all HIV infection.
New Study Shows Epidurals During Delivery Offer More than Just Pain Relief
A new study suggests that pregnant people who got an epidural were more than one-third less likely to suffer severe maternal morbidity.
New Option for Cervical Cancer Screening — Self Collected Samples
The FDA recently approved HPV testing using self-collected samples. Experts hope allowing people to collect their own samples will increase screening rates.