There are so many opportunities to celebrate sexual health in May, from monthly observances to notable awareness days. As May is named after a Roman goddess associated with fertility, sharing some content on syphilis testing in pregnancy would be right on theme, as would raising awareness about a #periodfriendlyworld.
This day commemorates the anniversary of the FDA’s original approval of the first birth control pill in the U.S. back in 1960. Now, May 9 also commemorates the anniversary of the FDA advisory committee hearing on Opill, which was approved in 2023 as the first-ever over-the-counter daily birth control pill available in the United States! To learn more, go to Free the Pill.
Celebrated on May 18, HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (HVAD) is a chance to thank volunteers, community members, healthcare experts, and researchers working towards a safe and effective HIV vaccine. It’s also a time to inform communities about the vital role of HIV vaccine research, recognizing progress made and challenges ahead. #HIVAwareness #HVAD #HIV #HIVvaccine #HIVAIDS @CDCgov @CDC_HIV
May 19 is National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This observance raises awareness of the impact of HIV, risk, and stigma surrounding HIV in the Asian Pacific Islander (API) community.
May 28 is World Menstrual Hygiene Day. In a #PeriodFriendlyWorld, the stigma and taboos surrounding menstruation are history. It is a world where everyone can access the products, period education, menstrual health services, and period-friendly infrastructure they need.
Below are carousel posts with content for some of May’s awareness months. A single click will download all of the images in a .zip file.
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There’s a big jump in babies born with #syphilis in the U.S. The good news is it’s preventable. Are you #pregnant or thinking about it? Talk w/your health care provider about testing & treatment options if needed. Learn more @bit.ly/42lLrfO
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Sexual health is an important, and sometimes neglected, part of overall health. During #WomensHealthMonth, take some time to focus on your sexual health. Getting tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is a great place to start.
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What is hepatitis, and how is it related to sexual health? Some types of hepatitis can be sexually transmitted. Learn more https://www.ashasexualhealth.org/hepatitis/ #hepA #hepB #hepC#HepatitisAwarenessMonth #HepAware #STI
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It’s Mental Health Awareness Month 🧠 💚 🎗️It is important to highlight how mental and sexual health are intertwined. #mentalhealth #sexualhealth #hormones #SSRIs#medications #sextherapy #mentalhealthmonth #breakthestigma
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