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Explore resources, trainings, courses, webinars, and guidance about STIs for health professionals. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are very common.
CDC data show protective sexual behaviors (i.e., condom use, sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing, and HIV testing), experiences of violence, mental health, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors worsened from 2013 to 2023.
Sexual health education provides students with the knowledge and skills to help them be healthy and avoid human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), sexually transmitted diseases (STD), and unintended pregnancy.
Sex: An individual’s biological status as male, female, or something else. Sex is assigned at birth and associated with physical attributes, such as anatomy and chromosomes. Sexual Minority: Individuals who identify as gay, lesbian, or bisexual, or who are attracted to or have sexual contact with people of the same gender.
Sexual violence is sexual activity when consent is not obtained or freely given. It impacts every community and affects people of all genders, sexual orientations, and ages. Anyone can experience or perpetrate sexual violence. The perpetrator of sexual violence is usually someone the survivor knows.
CDC’s Division of Reproductive Health focuses on issues related to reproductive health, maternal health, and infant health. For over 50 years, we have worked to improve the lives of women, children, and families through science, data, programs, and partnerships.
What is sex trafficking? Sex trafficking is a type of human trafficking and is a form of modern-day slavery. It is a serious public health problem that negatively affects the well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
A sexually transmitted infection (STI) is a virus, bacteria, fungus, or parasite people can get through sexual contact. A sexually transmitted disease (STD) develops because of an STI and the term implies that the infection has led to some symptom of disease.
Based on qualitative and quantitative testing, the NCSH created a series of message frameworks to help professionals communicate effectively and succinctly with the public about sexual health. The series of frameworks include: overall sexual health messaging (definition, benefits, and action steps), definition of sexual health, overall benefits ...
Social determinants of health (SDOH) are non-medical factors that affect health outcomes. They include the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age. SDOH also include the broader forces and systems that shape everyday life conditions.