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Spring into Sexual Health - American Sexual Health Association
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Spring into Sexual Health. April 16, 2015. In the spring, an old organization’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love. And sex. And sexual health. This spring, ASHA is launching a new campaign Spring into Sexual Health. To bring greater awareness to this important subject. Over the next three months, we’ll be rolling out new content and highlighting three important national health observances: STI Awareness Month. In April, National Women’s Health Week. In June, and Men’s Health Month. It’s been associ...
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Men's Health - American Sexual Health Association
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Long before you had ever heard the word, penis , you were well acquainted with what has been called, man’s favorite organ. Boys discover their external sex organs in infancy. As they mature, their sex organs continue to develop as their understanding of the male reproductive systems also grows. There’s more to it than what you see. Although most of the male reproductive organs are external, it’s important to understand how all your sex organs external and internal work together. Sexual Difficulties in Men.
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Books & More - American Sexual Health Association
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Books & More. ASHA offers high-quality patient education materials on a wide range of sexually transmitted infections(STIs). We are recognized by the public, patients, and providers for developing and delivering accurate, medically reliable information about sexually transmitted infections. Public and college health clinics across the United States order ASHA’s educational pamphlets and books to give to clients and students. We offer more than 55 different products on such topics as HPV. Including Robert...
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Men's Health Archives - American Sexual Health Association
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June is Men’s Health Month. June 2, 2015. 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 sex! Body image, relationships, understanding sexual anatomy (and keeping it healthy) are all a big part of a guy’s overall health. ASHA has an array […]. Continue Reading ». Spring into Sexual Health. April 16, 2015. Continue Reading ». September 30, 2014. Continue Reading ». September 24, 2014. September...
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Sex After 50 - American Sexual Health Association
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Growing older is a natural and exciting part of life. Just as people age so does the body. Being mindful of the natural changes your body goes through is an important part of learning how to promote your sexual health and the sexual health of your partner. Less estrogen can lead to vaginal dryness, which may make intercourse uncomfortable or painful. Can be less easily aroused, and may be less sensitive to touching and stroking, which can result in decreased interest in sex. Because they are still able t...
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Statistics - American Sexual Health Association
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More than half of all people will have an STD/STI at some point in their lifetime. Recent estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Infection show that there are 19.7 million new STIs every year in the U.S. In 2008, there were an estimated 110 million prevalent STIs among women and men in the U.S. Of these, more than 20% (22.1 million) were among women and men aged 15 to 24 years. The total estimated direct cost of STIs annually in the U.S. is $15.6 billion (2010 US dollars). It is estimated tha...
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Get Involved - American Sexual Health Association
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Learn more about how you can make your voice heard. By advocating for sound STI policy. The Need for Advocacy. The United States has the highest rates of sexually transmitted infections of any industrialized nation, with more than 19 million new cases each year. STIs take their heaviest toll on women, adolescents, and people of color. The role of STIs in the transmission and acquisition of HIV has been well established, and prevention and treatment of STIs is an important component of HIV prevention.
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Teachers - American Sexual Health Association
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Research clearly shows that comprehensive sex education programs do not encourage teens to start having sexual intercourse, do not increase the frequency with which teens have intercourse, and do not increase the number of a teen’s sexual partners. Research also shows that sex education programs that promote abstinence only have in fact proven ineffective. A position paper of the Society for Adolescent Medicine published in the. Journal of Adolescent Health. STIs and Young People. October 30, 2015. In th...
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Who We Are - American Sexual Health Association
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ASHA was founded in 1914 in New York City, formed out of early 20th century social reform movements focused on fighting sexually transmitted infections (known then as venereal disease, or VD) and prostitution. Now, more than 100 years after its creation, ASHA remains America’s nonprofit authority for sexual health information. Our Vision and Values. 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 s...
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Talking about Sex with Your Partner
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8220;Imagine going to a restaurant where the chef served you whatever he or she felt like fixing instead of giving you a choice. Imagine a gardener who never asked, ‘How do you like your bushes trimmed? 8217; Yet when it comes to sex many of us assume that we know what our partner wants, or we clam up instead of giving feedback.”. 8212; Paul Joannides, Psy.D.,. The Guide to Getting It On. No two people want the same things, have the same fantasies, or want to be touched in the same ways. How many sexual ...
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