National Coalition for Sexual Health
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The National Coalition for Sexual Health aims to give sexual health the attention it deserves.
It’s about honesty. It’s about knowledge. It’s about time.
It’s about honesty. It’s about knowledge. It’s about time.
What is safer sex? It’s about picking options to protect your health while being intimate, like using condoms and/or birth control, opting for lower-risk sexual activities, getting vaccinated, taking meds to prevent STIs/HIV, & getting tested. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Ahp4xH
November 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
What is safer sex? It’s about picking options to protect your health while being intimate, like using condoms and/or birth control, opting for lower-risk sexual activities, getting vaccinated, taking meds to prevent STIs/HIV, & getting tested. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Ahp4xH
From managing periods to preventing pregnancy, birth control gives people the power to choose what’s right for them. 🙌 Learn about all the methods available Bedsider https://www.bedsider.org/birth-control #ThxBirthControl
November 12, 2025 at 8:40 PM
From managing periods to preventing pregnancy, birth control gives people the power to choose what’s right for them. 🙌 Learn about all the methods available Bedsider https://www.bedsider.org/birth-control #ThxBirthControl
Birth control means freedom to plan your future, your way! 💪💊 Explore all your options with Bedsider and Power to Decide to find what fits you best. Learn more: https://www.bedsider.org/birth-control #ThxBirthControl
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Birth control means freedom to plan your future, your way! 💪💊 Explore all your options with Bedsider and Power to Decide to find what fits you best. Learn more: https://www.bedsider.org/birth-control #ThxBirthControl
Dodging an unplanned pregnancy or STI can be easier than managing a positive test result. Even having sex once without protection can put you at risk. Explore your options, get prepared, & enjoy a more stress-free sex life. Build your safer sex toolkit🧰: https://bit.ly/3JkdSop
November 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Dodging an unplanned pregnancy or STI can be easier than managing a positive test result. Even having sex once without protection can put you at risk. Explore your options, get prepared, & enjoy a more stress-free sex life. Build your safer sex toolkit🧰: https://bit.ly/3JkdSop
🗣️Want to kick off the safer sex talk? Start with an open-ended question! Instead of “PrEP is a must for us,” try:
👉 “What are your thoughts on PrEP?”
Then, share your own thoughts and keep the convo flowing. 💕 Dive deeper: owntheawk.org/learn/safer-...
👉 “What are your thoughts on PrEP?”
Then, share your own thoughts and keep the convo flowing. 💕 Dive deeper: owntheawk.org/learn/safer-...
Safer Sex Starts Here: Talk About Minimizing the Risks and Maximizing the Fun
Protect your health and reduce risks during intimacy with safer sex options like condoms, birth control, and more. Learn what works best for you and start the conversation.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:39 PM
🗣️Want to kick off the safer sex talk? Start with an open-ended question! Instead of “PrEP is a must for us,” try:
👉 “What are your thoughts on PrEP?”
Then, share your own thoughts and keep the convo flowing. 💕 Dive deeper: owntheawk.org/learn/safer-...
👉 “What are your thoughts on PrEP?”
Then, share your own thoughts and keep the convo flowing. 💕 Dive deeper: owntheawk.org/learn/safer-...
Talking about #safersex with your partner may feel awkward. But having these convos is also empowering. Open conversations about protection, testing, & boundaries can lead to better health & happiness for everyone. 💕Learn more about starting these talks: https://owntheawk.org/learn/safer-sex/
Safer Sex Starts Here: Talk About Minimizing the Risks and Maximizing the Fun
Protect your health and reduce risks during intimacy with safer sex options like condoms, birth control, and more. Learn what works best for you and start the conversation.
owntheawk.org
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Talking about #safersex with your partner may feel awkward. But having these convos is also empowering. Open conversations about protection, testing, & boundaries can lead to better health & happiness for everyone. 💕Learn more about starting these talks: https://owntheawk.org/learn/safer-sex/
Not every #relationship is meant to last forever & that’s ok. If something doesn’t feel right, trust your gut. Ask yourself: “Is this person in my life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime?” Letting go can be a step forward, not a step back. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4lNUxd6
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Healthy relationships depend on a few key elements. Take our healthy relationships quiz to find out the status of your situation.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Not every #relationship is meant to last forever & that’s ok. If something doesn’t feel right, trust your gut. Ask yourself: “Is this person in my life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime?” Letting go can be a step forward, not a step back. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4lNUxd6
When a tough relationship convo hits a wall, it can feel awk. To keep it going, try to:
🌱Acknowledge your partner’s feelings
🌱Calmly explain your side
🌱Know when to pause and come back later
For more tips on navigating relationship issues, head to bit.ly/FeelingsWantsNeeds
🌱Acknowledge your partner’s feelings
🌱Calmly explain your side
🌱Know when to pause and come back later
For more tips on navigating relationship issues, head to bit.ly/FeelingsWantsNeeds
Stay True to Yourself: Share Your Feelings, Wants, and Needs
Openly communicating your feelings, wants, and needs sets the foundation for stronger connections. Learn how to express your needs in your relationship(s).
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November 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
When a tough relationship convo hits a wall, it can feel awk. To keep it going, try to:
🌱Acknowledge your partner’s feelings
🌱Calmly explain your side
🌱Know when to pause and come back later
For more tips on navigating relationship issues, head to bit.ly/FeelingsWantsNeeds
🌱Acknowledge your partner’s feelings
🌱Calmly explain your side
🌱Know when to pause and come back later
For more tips on navigating relationship issues, head to bit.ly/FeelingsWantsNeeds
Bringing your communication A-game to a #relationship, but still not feeling heard? It’s time to ask yourself: “Is this relationship holding me back from the connection I deserve?” Your feelings matter, & anyone who truly cares would agree. ♥️ Learn more: bit.ly/FeelingsWantsNeeds
Stay True to Yourself: Share Your Feelings, Wants, and Needs
Openly communicating your feelings, wants, and needs sets the foundation for stronger connections. Learn how to express your needs in your relationship(s).
owntheawk.org
November 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Bringing your communication A-game to a #relationship, but still not feeling heard? It’s time to ask yourself: “Is this relationship holding me back from the connection I deserve?” Your feelings matter, & anyone who truly cares would agree. ♥️ Learn more: bit.ly/FeelingsWantsNeeds
It can be stressful if you and your partner do not see eye-to-eye during a tough conversation. You may want to take a pause and pick it up later. Patience with each other is key🔑! Learn about building healthy relationships: https://bit.ly/4lNUxd6
Healthy relationships
Healthy relationships depend on a few key elements. Take our healthy relationships quiz to find out the status of your situation.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:15 PM
It can be stressful if you and your partner do not see eye-to-eye during a tough conversation. You may want to take a pause and pick it up later. Patience with each other is key🔑! Learn about building healthy relationships: https://bit.ly/4lNUxd6
Remember, we’re all works in progress. 🥰 Our #selfesteem can go up and down over time, but one thing remains true: most of us feel better when we take steps to improve it. For tips on boosting your self-esteem, visit: https://bit.ly/4lfEUuN
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October 29, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Remember, we’re all works in progress. 🥰 Our #selfesteem can go up and down over time, but one thing remains true: most of us feel better when we take steps to improve it. For tips on boosting your self-esteem, visit: https://bit.ly/4lfEUuN
Bringing up your feelings in a relationship can feel scary. You might worry about upsetting your partner or rejection. But a good partner will want to listen and understand how you feel. Get tips for sharing your feels: bit.ly/FeelingsWantsNeeds #OwnTheAwk
Stay True to Yourself: Share Your Feelings, Wants, and Needs
Openly communicating your feelings, wants, and needs sets the foundation for stronger connections. Learn how to express your needs in your relationship(s).
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October 29, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Bringing up your feelings in a relationship can feel scary. You might worry about upsetting your partner or rejection. But a good partner will want to listen and understand how you feel. Get tips for sharing your feels: bit.ly/FeelingsWantsNeeds #OwnTheAwk
About to have a tough relationship talk? Remember: your needs and wants matter just as much as anyone else’s. A caring partner won’t expect you to stay in a relationship that doesn’t make you happy. 🫶🌟📚 Find more healthy relationship tips at: fiveactionsteps.org
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October 29, 2025 at 1:02 PM
About to have a tough relationship talk? Remember: your needs and wants matter just as much as anyone else’s. A caring partner won’t expect you to stay in a relationship that doesn’t make you happy. 🫶🌟📚 Find more healthy relationship tips at: fiveactionsteps.org
It’s great to talk openly with your partners about how you feel, but try not to unload everything on them all at once. They could get defensive. Keep it short and clear: it helps them stay tuned in & really hear you. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3IyDbCo
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October 24, 2025 at 7:15 PM
It’s great to talk openly with your partners about how you feel, but try not to unload everything on them all at once. They could get defensive. Keep it short and clear: it helps them stay tuned in & really hear you. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3IyDbCo
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Health literacy means knowing how to talk with your provider and advocate for your care. @thencsh.bsky.social has a guide that helps you ask the right questions and get the services you need. Explore: ncshguide.org #HealthLiteracyMonth #SexualHealthMatters #PatientEmpowerment
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October 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Health literacy means knowing how to talk with your provider and advocate for your care. @thencsh.bsky.social has a guide that helps you ask the right questions and get the services you need. Explore: ncshguide.org #HealthLiteracyMonth #SexualHealthMatters #PatientEmpowerment
Being open and vulnerable can feel scary, but it’s worth it. 💬 When you share honestly, you stay true to you. And it can bring you closer to finding the kind of partner who truly fits. Learn how to talk about your #feelings: https://bit.ly/4lIWM18
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October 23, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Being open and vulnerable can feel scary, but it’s worth it. 💬 When you share honestly, you stay true to you. And it can bring you closer to finding the kind of partner who truly fits. Learn how to talk about your #feelings: https://bit.ly/4lIWM18
Health literacy means knowing how to talk with your provider 🗣️ and advocate for your care 🙌 Our guide helps you ask the right questions and get the services you need. Explore: ncshguide.org #HealthLiteracyMonth #SexualHealthMatters #PatientEmpowerment
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October 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Health literacy means knowing how to talk with your provider 🗣️ and advocate for your care 🙌 Our guide helps you ask the right questions and get the services you need. Explore: ncshguide.org #HealthLiteracyMonth #SexualHealthMatters #PatientEmpowerment
Balancing wants and needs is part of any relationship, but don’t compromise on the essentials like respect, safer sex, and open communication. They are key to a happy, healthy, and authentic relationship. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4lNUxd6
Healthy relationships
Healthy relationships depend on a few key elements. Take our healthy relationships quiz to find out the status of your situation.
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October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Balancing wants and needs is part of any relationship, but don’t compromise on the essentials like respect, safer sex, and open communication. They are key to a happy, healthy, and authentic relationship. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4lNUxd6
Domestic violence can leave lasting trauma. #Clinicians: Learn how to provide compassionate, trauma-informed care during exams and visits. 🩺 💜 Explore our Clinician Guide for Trauma-Informed Care: bit.ly/NCSH-Trauma-... #DVAM2025 #TraumaInformedCare
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October 20, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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📈 In 2021, Hispanics/Latinos made up over 29% of new HIV diagnoses in the U.S., despite being just 19% of the population. We must close the gap. Learn more: https://nlaad.org/infographics/ #NLAAD #EndHIV #LatinoHealth ❤️🧬
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Unidos contra el #VIH 💪🏽 This #NLAAD, let’s uplift Hispanic/Latino voices, fight stigma, and increase awareness. Get the facts on HIV testing, prevention & treatment: https://www.hiv.gov #StopHIVTogether #LatinoHealth #HIVAwareness ❤️🧬
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Unidos contra el #VIH 💪🏽 This #NLAAD, let’s uplift Hispanic/Latino voices, fight stigma, and increase awareness. Get the facts on HIV testing, prevention & treatment: https://www.hiv.gov #StopHIVTogether #LatinoHealth #HIVAwareness ❤️🧬
🌻Learning how to #compromise is a valuable relationship skill that can be helpful in many sticky situations, from figuring out your holiday plans to how many days a week you want to hang out. Read about how and when to compromise: https://bit.ly/44k8GJ2
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🌻Learning how to #compromise is a valuable relationship skill that can be helpful in many sticky situations, from figuring out your holiday plans to how many days a week you want to hang out. Read about how and when to compromise: https://bit.ly/44k8GJ2
💖 High #SelfEsteem helps pave the way for positive relationships by feeling good about yourself, knowing you deserve respect, and taking care of your mind and body. Learn more about embracing your special qualities: fiveactionsteps.org/1/
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💖 High #SelfEsteem helps pave the way for positive relationships by feeling good about yourself, knowing you deserve respect, and taking care of your mind and body. Learn more about embracing your special qualities: fiveactionsteps.org/1/
🕰️Timing is everything when it comes to the deeper relationship talks. If your partner has had a rough day, it might be better to save the convo for tomorrow. Want some convo starters for when the time is right? Check out our scripts: https://bit.ly/OTAScripts
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October 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
🕰️Timing is everything when it comes to the deeper relationship talks. If your partner has had a rough day, it might be better to save the convo for tomorrow. Want some convo starters for when the time is right? Check out our scripts: https://bit.ly/OTAScripts
Sometimes tough convos catch your partner(s) off guard, and their reactions might not be the best. But yelling or aggression is never ok. You always deserve respect. 💕 Learn more about what a #HealthyRelationship looks like: https://bit.ly/OTAComms101
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October 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Sometimes tough convos catch your partner(s) off guard, and their reactions might not be the best. But yelling or aggression is never ok. You always deserve respect. 💕 Learn more about what a #HealthyRelationship looks like: https://bit.ly/OTAComms101