Introduction:

September 4th is World Sexual Health Day. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines sexual health as “physical, mental, and social well-being in relation to sexuality.” Sexual health is about more than just avoiding sexually transmitted diseases, it’s also a part of one’s overall physical and mental well-being. Issues like consent and sexual assault are key components of sexual health.

Ways to Get Involved:

• Download and share our new infographic, “Sexually Transmitted Infections – Get the Facts,” with youth in your programs.
• Access sexual health resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
• Promote We Think Twice’s new Ask the Expert video featuring Dr. Vincent Guilamo-Ramos and a panel of teens asking questions about sexually transmitted infections.
• Download and share our healthy relationships infographic with youth you serve to help them learn to recognize the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships.