August is National Immunization Awareness Month
Vaccinations are a great way to protect yourself, empower yourself, and to keep you — and your sex life — healthy and happy. Help us spread awareness about available vaccinations!
Vaccinations are a great way to protect yourself, empower yourself, and to keep you — and your sex life — healthy and happy. Help us spread awareness about available vaccinations!
The FDA recently approved HPV testing using self-collected samples. Experts hope allowing people to collect their own samples will increase screening rates.
STIs and Cancer There are a number of risk factors for cancer; increasingly of interest to researchers is the link between cancer and viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections. Some sexually
It can be difficult to talk to family and friends about any cancer diagnosis. It can be helpful to have a team of friends and family for support, but you
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently made striking changes to its online information about the connection between vaccines and autism that put the agency on the wrong
Cervical Health Awareness Month in January is a time to learn about cervical health and cancer prevention. The World Health Organization has a plan for the elimination of cervical cancer
Each year in June we put a special focus on the health needs of boys and men. Sexual health is important across the entire lifespan and involves more than just
Actress Marcia Cross Discusses Her Anal Cancer Diagnosis Hoping to lessen stigma and spur conversations between patients and health care professionals, Desperate Housewives actor Marcia Cross recently told CBS This
The pandemic interrupted our regularly scheduled doctor’s visits and pushed off preventative care like Pap tests.
The FDA just approved the Teal Wand, a self-collection device for HPV testing that does not require a speculum exam or even a trip to the doctor’s office. People can
ASHA believes that all people have the right to the information and services that will help them to have optimum sexual health. We envision a time when stigma is no longer associated with sexual health and our nation is united in its belief that sexuality is a normal, healthy, and positive aspect of human life.
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