Sexual health is a state of physical, emotional, mental and social wellbeing in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO working definition, 2002)
Sexual Health Topics
HIV/AIDS Prevention
Basic information on HIV and AIDS, as well as resources on HIV prevention
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Up-to-date information about STDs and answers to personal health questions
HIV and STD Testing
Find an HIV or STD testing site near you at hivtest.org, a CDC-sponsored service available 24/7
Pregnancy and HIV, Viral Hepatitis, and STD Prevention
Learn more about these infections and how to protect yourself and your baby
Viral Hepatitis
Learn more about the transmission of hepatitis during sexual activity
Sexual Violence Prevention
Sexual violence affects people, particularly women, at all stages of life
Reproductive Health
Promoting Health for Women Before, During, and After Pregnancy
Preconception Care
Preconception health focuses on the conditions and risk factors that could affect a woman if she becomes pregnant.
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