American Sexual Health Association

01/12/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month. 🩵 The American Sexual Health Association reminds us that the HPV vaccine is a powerful tool in preventing cervical cancer. 💉

🩺 Consult your healthcare provider to determine if the HPV vaccine would be beneficial for you. That could be your primary care provider, one of the providers at Meadville Ob/Gyn Associates, or a provider at MMC's Family Planning office at our Alden Street Facility!

01/09/2026

testing is available that's free/low-cost, confidential, and simple to do! Take advantage of the services available because YOU are worth it.

Can and be cured? Yes! If you have an STI - know what to do next: https://www.cdc.gov/sti/testing/next-steps-after-testing-positive-for-gonorrhea-or-chlamydia.html

01/07/2026

Doxy PEP can be one tool for safer s*x and STI prevention that you can have in your safer s*x toolkit 🧰
Learn more: https://www.ashas*xualhealth.org/doxy-pep-is-a-new-strategy-to-help-prevent-stis/

01/07/2026

01/06/2026

Back in March, the FDA approved a new at-home test for three STIs, and the test has recently become available to the public. Read more https://www.ashas*xualhealth.org/fda-approves-a-new-at-home-test-for-three-common-stis/

The FDA just approved a new, fully at-home test for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis. The tests, which is only for women, will be available without a prescription. Users can collect their own sample and have results in less than 30 minutes.

01/05/2026

Antibiotic resistance is on the rise, and this is especially true for gonorrhea. 📈 💊 🦠 Read our article on the rise of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea globally

A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) warns of rising levels of drug-resistant gonorrhea. The data comes from reported cases of gonorrhea in 12 countries across five WHO regions.

01/05/2026

Testing is such a crucial part of and you can find services that are confidential and free/low-cost.

Knowing your status = power. 💪 Regular STI testing is the key to protecting your health and your partners. Many STIs have no symptoms—don’t wait, get tested! If left untreated, STIs can cause serious health issues and complications.
🔹Questions, need info, or want to connect to s*xual health services in NJ? Call us 24/7 at 📱 1-800-624-2377.
*xualhealth

01/02/2026

testing during pregnancy is so important, especially for starting with the first prenatal visit! CDC STD

DYK? Everyone who is pregnant should be tested for STIs? Get the facts and take control of your health AND the health of your baby - https://www.cdc.gov/sti/about/about-stis-and-pregnancy.html

01/01/2026

New year, new check-in! 🌟 Are you happy with your s*x life, partners, and relationships? Take National Coalition for Sexual Health quiz to see how your s*xual health stacks up and get practical tips: https://nationalcoalitionfors*xualhealth.org/quiz

12/30/2025

“It's both exciting and daunting to join ASHA now, at this moment in history, where it feels like we're going backwards.” -Becca Karpinski, ASHA’s Interim President and CEO, on the state of s*xual health in the U.S. and her vision for how ASHA responds.

12/30/2025

So, who is doxy PEP recommended for? Doxy PEP is recommended for gay, bis*xual men & trans women. 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ https://www.ashas*xualhealth.org/doxy-pep-is-a-new-strategy-to-help-prevent-stis/