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Sexual health is intrinsic to human health and is based on a respectful and equitable approach to relationships and reproduction that is free of coercion, fear, and shame.

05.22.2024

Unlocking Understanding: Sex Ed for Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities receive less sexual education than their neurotypical peers. Many believe parents should play a bigger role in filling in the education gaps.

Fellow Dani Weissert

04.01.2024 graph depicting sexual health messaging shared by condom brands across social media platforms

Condoms, Clicks, and Sexual Health

Condom brands are filling critical gaps in access to sexual health education through engaging posts across their social media platforms.

Fellow Dani Weissert

01.31.2024 line graph depicting the proportion of health centers offering onsite contraception by Choose Well participation status in South Carolina vs Alabama

line graph depicting the proportion of health centers offering onsite contraception by Choose Well participation status in South Carolina vs Alabama

Beyond Abortion Bans: Choose Well and Access to Contraception

After the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, Choose Well, a state initiative to reduce unintended pregnancies in South Carolina, greatly improved access to contraception, particularly IUDs, which increased from just 37% of clinics offering them to over 85%.

Fellow Adna Jaganjac

07.13.2023 young adolescent girl scrolling through social media on her phone

Sex Education and Social Media

Social media may serve as a promising outlet for sharing accurate sex education information for U.S. youth, but not without some risks.

Guest Authors PhiYen Nguyen, Kristina Carvalho