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.
Providers: Make a resolution to initiate sexual health conversations with your patients. You can start by getting practical tips from other providers. Check out our new video series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H34McGt-ZgE&list=PLhJ-Oyv3ibs3zWw-33098DaQMl6NMg0cS&index=6
February 9, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Providers: Make a resolution to initiate sexual health conversations with your patients. You can start by getting practical tips from other providers. Check out our new video series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H34McGt-ZgE&list=PLhJ-Oyv3ibs3zWw-33098DaQMl6NMg0cS&index=6
HIV prevention (like PrEP before exposure to HIV & PEP within 72 hours after exposure) & treatment are effective. People with HIV can live long, healthy lives. If the viral load becomes undetectable from treatment, you won’t transmit HIV via sex. https://owntheawk.org/learn/safer-sex/ #NBHAAD
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
February 7, 2026 at 5:20 PM
HIV prevention (like PrEP before exposure to HIV & PEP within 72 hours after exposure) & treatment are effective. People with HIV can live long, healthy lives. If the viral load becomes undetectable from treatment, you won’t transmit HIV via sex. https://owntheawk.org/learn/safer-sex/ #NBHAAD
Need help talking to your partner about STI testing? The 📞AwkLine has you covered! 🎥Watch how one couple navigates the testing topic: https://bit.ly/4nqfyuE #OwnTheAwk
Talk STI Prevention, Testing, and Results with Partner(s)
Keep you and your partner(s) healthy by talking about Sexually Transmitted Infections. Learn how to navigate prevention, testing, and results to reduce worries and increase trust.
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February 5, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Need help talking to your partner about STI testing? The 📞AwkLine has you covered! 🎥Watch how one couple navigates the testing topic: https://bit.ly/4nqfyuE #OwnTheAwk
Comebacks can be very handy if your partner isn’t on the same page about safer sex. Have responses ready for excuses like “It feels better without a condom” or “I don’t have any STIs. Don’t you trust me?” Check out some topic-specific options 👉 https://bit.ly/OwnTheAwkSTIs
Talk STI Prevention, Testing, and Results with Partner(s)
Keep you and your partner(s) healthy by talking about Sexually Transmitted Infections. Learn how to navigate prevention, testing, and results to reduce worries and increase trust.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Comebacks can be very handy if your partner isn’t on the same page about safer sex. Have responses ready for excuses like “It feels better without a condom” or “I don’t have any STIs. Don’t you trust me?” Check out some topic-specific options 👉 https://bit.ly/OwnTheAwkSTIs
Being in a relationship or having one partner doesn’t guarantee protection from STIs. By age 25, half of all sexually active people will get at least one STI, often without symptoms. STI testing is the only way to find out if you have one: https://bit.ly/4olmSct🩺
Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections—How It Works
Many STIs have no signs or symptoms in the majority of people infected. The only way to know if you have an STI is to get tested.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Being in a relationship or having one partner doesn’t guarantee protection from STIs. By age 25, half of all sexually active people will get at least one STI, often without symptoms. STI testing is the only way to find out if you have one: https://bit.ly/4olmSct🩺
Want to use condoms with your partner, but unsure how to start the convo? 💬
Try saying: “I always use condoms with new partners to protect us both. It’s a win–win. How about you?” Looking for more convo starters? Check out http://bit.ly/42Trb61 #OwnTheAwk
Try saying: “I always use condoms with new partners to protect us both. It’s a win–win. How about you?” Looking for more convo starters? Check out http://bit.ly/42Trb61 #OwnTheAwk
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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February 2, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Want to use condoms with your partner, but unsure how to start the convo? 💬
Try saying: “I always use condoms with new partners to protect us both. It’s a win–win. How about you?” Looking for more convo starters? Check out http://bit.ly/42Trb61 #OwnTheAwk
Try saying: “I always use condoms with new partners to protect us both. It’s a win–win. How about you?” Looking for more convo starters? Check out http://bit.ly/42Trb61 #OwnTheAwk
Sometimes it’s best to talk in the heat of the moment. 🔥💬 If a condom breaks or falls off, mention it ASAP and take action, like stopping sex. You could say: “I think the condom broke. Can we pause and check?” Learn more: https://bit.ly/474SKfb
How Do You Know if a Condom Is Broken? Here's What To Do
A broken condom increases the risk of pregnancy and STIs. Make sure you stop sexual activity and extract the condom right away if it breaks.
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January 30, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Sometimes it’s best to talk in the heat of the moment. 🔥💬 If a condom breaks or falls off, mention it ASAP and take action, like stopping sex. You could say: “I think the condom broke. Can we pause and check?” Learn more: https://bit.ly/474SKfb
1 in 3 women & 1 in 6 men experience stalking in their lifetime. It’s not romantic, it’s dangerous. 🧡 Learn how to stay safe and support others Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center: https://www.stalkingawareness.org/stalking-awareness-month/ #NSAM2025 #EndStalking
Stalking Awareness Month | Stalking Awareness & Prevention | SPARC
January 2019 marks the fifteenth annual (NSAM), an annual call to action to recognize and respond to the serious crime of stalking.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM
1 in 3 women & 1 in 6 men experience stalking in their lifetime. It’s not romantic, it’s dangerous. 🧡 Learn how to stay safe and support others Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center: https://www.stalkingawareness.org/stalking-awareness-month/ #NSAM2025 #EndStalking
Want to start the safer sex convo? Try to find the best time and place:
😌Pick a private, relaxed setting
💕 Focus on the perks, like worry-free sex
🌟Stay relaxed and confident
🚫 Skip alcohol or drugs before so you can think clearly
Learn more: bit.ly/SexualHealthActionSteps
😌Pick a private, relaxed setting
💕 Focus on the perks, like worry-free sex
🌟Stay relaxed and confident
🚫 Skip alcohol or drugs before so you can think clearly
Learn more: bit.ly/SexualHealthActionSteps
January 27, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Want to start the safer sex convo? Try to find the best time and place:
😌Pick a private, relaxed setting
💕 Focus on the perks, like worry-free sex
🌟Stay relaxed and confident
🚫 Skip alcohol or drugs before so you can think clearly
Learn more: bit.ly/SexualHealthActionSteps
😌Pick a private, relaxed setting
💕 Focus on the perks, like worry-free sex
🌟Stay relaxed and confident
🚫 Skip alcohol or drugs before so you can think clearly
Learn more: bit.ly/SexualHealthActionSteps
“Safer sex” means using one or more tools 🧰, like condoms, birth control, PrEP, testing🩺, and vaccines, to reduce your risk of STIs/HIV and/or unintended pregnancy. There’s not one right way, just what works best for you. Explore your safer sex options: 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
January 26, 2026 at 8:30 PM
“Safer sex” means using one or more tools 🧰, like condoms, birth control, PrEP, testing🩺, and vaccines, to reduce your risk of STIs/HIV and/or unintended pregnancy. There’s not one right way, just what works best for you. Explore your safer sex options: https://owntheawk.org/learn/safer-sex/
Safety is sexy. 😏
Check out your safer sex options, like condoms, PrEP, #STItesting, birth control, and vaccines, to lower risks of STIs and unplanned pregnancies and increase peace of mind in (and out of) the bedroom. 😘 Learn more about safer sex: https://owntheawk.org/learn/safer-sex/
Check out your safer sex options, like condoms, PrEP, #STItesting, birth control, and vaccines, to lower risks of STIs and unplanned pregnancies and increase peace of mind in (and out of) the bedroom. 😘 Learn more about safer sex: 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
January 22, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Safety is sexy. 😏
Check out your safer sex options, like condoms, PrEP, #STItesting, birth control, and vaccines, to lower risks of STIs and unplanned pregnancies and increase peace of mind in (and out of) the bedroom. 😘 Learn more about safer sex: https://owntheawk.org/learn/safer-sex/
Check out your safer sex options, like condoms, PrEP, #STItesting, birth control, and vaccines, to lower risks of STIs and unplanned pregnancies and increase peace of mind in (and out of) the bedroom. 😘 Learn more about safer sex: https://owntheawk.org/learn/safer-sex/
Testing positive for an #STI can feel scary, but you’ve got really effective options for curing and/or managing them. 💕
Bacterial STIs, like chlamydia, can be cured, and viral ones, like herpes, can be well-managed. Find a testing site near you: gettested.cdc.gov
Bacterial STIs, like chlamydia, can be cured, and viral ones, like herpes, can be well-managed. Find a testing site near you: gettested.cdc.gov
Get Tested | CDC NPIN
Search for tests and vaccines near you including tests for HIV, STI, and hepatitis and vaccines for HPV and hepatitis.
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January 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Testing positive for an #STI can feel scary, but you’ve got really effective options for curing and/or managing them. 💕
Bacterial STIs, like chlamydia, can be cured, and viral ones, like herpes, can be well-managed. Find a testing site near you: gettested.cdc.gov
Bacterial STIs, like chlamydia, can be cured, and viral ones, like herpes, can be well-managed. Find a testing site near you: gettested.cdc.gov
Cervical cancer is preventable with routine screening & vaccination. 💉 Stay up to date on Pap & HPV tests to catch changes early. Learn more: https://www.nccc-online.org/cervical-health-awareness-month/ #CervicalHealthAwarenessMonth #HPV
Cervical Health Awareness Month – NCCC
What is Cervical Health Awareness Month? The United States Congress designated January as Cervical Health Awareness Month. More than 13,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer each year, but the disease is preventable with vaccination and appropriate screening. During January, NCCC and its many local chapters across the country highlight …
www.nccc-online.org
January 20, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Cervical cancer is preventable with routine screening & vaccination. 💉 Stay up to date on Pap & HPV tests to catch changes early. Learn more: https://www.nccc-online.org/cervical-health-awareness-month/ #CervicalHealthAwarenessMonth #HPV
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Did you know there’s a vaccine that can prevent many types of cancer?
HPV is a common virus spread through sex. The HPV vaccine is safe, effective, and provides protection against the strains most likely to cause cancer.
To learn more, visit buff.ly/YkZBEzX! @thencsh.bsky.social
HPV is a common virus spread through sex. The HPV vaccine is safe, effective, and provides protection against the strains most likely to cause cancer.
To learn more, visit buff.ly/YkZBEzX! @thencsh.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Did you know there’s a vaccine that can prevent many types of cancer?
HPV is a common virus spread through sex. The HPV vaccine is safe, effective, and provides protection against the strains most likely to cause cancer.
To learn more, visit buff.ly/YkZBEzX! @thencsh.bsky.social
HPV is a common virus spread through sex. The HPV vaccine is safe, effective, and provides protection against the strains most likely to cause cancer.
To learn more, visit buff.ly/YkZBEzX! @thencsh.bsky.social
Have you heard of #dentaldams? They’re a thin, flexible, square sheet (latex or polyurethane) that covers your genitals during oral sex. It’s a go-to for keeping you and your partner(s) safe from STIs when going down on each other! 😉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4mZuKig
January 19, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Have you heard of #dentaldams? They’re a thin, flexible, square sheet (latex or polyurethane) that covers your genitals during oral sex. It’s a go-to for keeping you and your partner(s) safe from STIs when going down on each other! 😉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4mZuKig
Stalking is serious and can happen to anyone. 🔍 This month, learn how to support survivors and recognize warning signs. Visit Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center for resources: https://www.stalkingawareness.org/stalking-awareness-month/ #KnowItNameItStopIt #NSAM2025
January 15, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Stalking is serious and can happen to anyone. 🔍 This month, learn how to support survivors and recognize warning signs. Visit Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center for resources: https://www.stalkingawareness.org/stalking-awareness-month/ #KnowItNameItStopIt #NSAM2025
Starting the condom chat with partner(s) can be difficult. Try to remain calm & matter of fact, and open with something like🗣️: "Condoms are a great safer sex practice for people who care about each other. Your thoughts?" For more, visit http://bit.ly/42Trb61
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.
bit.ly
January 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Starting the condom chat with partner(s) can be difficult. Try to remain calm & matter of fact, and open with something like🗣️: "Condoms are a great safer sex practice for people who care about each other. Your thoughts?" For more, visit http://bit.ly/42Trb61
Open conversations about #safersex options are key🔑 to preventing STIs, HIV, and/or unplanned pregnancies. Talking openly and honestly can help protect your health and build trust. 💙 Learn more about starting the convo: https://bit.ly/4n2EuIq
How to Talk About Sexual Health | Healthysexual
Communication with sexual partners and healthcare providers is important for keeping you healthy. Find tips about talking to them about your sexual health.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Open conversations about #safersex options are key🔑 to preventing STIs, HIV, and/or unplanned pregnancies. Talking openly and honestly can help protect your health and build trust. 💙 Learn more about starting the convo: https://bit.ly/4n2EuIq
🌷Want to protect yourself from both unplanned pregnancies and #STIs? Consider doubling up by using condoms plus another birth control method, like the pill. Get the rundown on different types of birth control: https://bit.ly/42yITeR
January 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
🌷Want to protect yourself from both unplanned pregnancies and #STIs? Consider doubling up by using condoms plus another birth control method, like the pill. Get the rundown on different types of birth control: https://bit.ly/42yITeR
Remember: Convos are a two-way street.🛣️ When you’re talking safer sex, be upfront about your methods & dealbreakers, and ask your partner(s) about theirs. If you don’t match, talk it out, & see if you can make a plan that works for everyone. 💕Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WCA3Ju
January 9, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Remember: Convos are a two-way street.🛣️ When you’re talking safer sex, be upfront about your methods & dealbreakers, and ask your partner(s) about theirs. If you don’t match, talk it out, & see if you can make a plan that works for everyone. 💕Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WCA3Ju
Want to get STI tested with your partner, but feel awk bringing it up? Try opening with something like: “STIs are super common, and most don’t have symptoms. We could have one without knowing. Can we get tested? It will give us peace of mind.” Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WE5p2o
How to Talk to Your Partner About Getting Tested With Minimal Weirdness
It’s possible! (And smart.)
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January 8, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Want to get STI tested with your partner, but feel awk bringing it up? Try opening with something like: “STIs are super common, and most don’t have symptoms. We could have one without knowing. Can we get tested? It will give us peace of mind.” Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WE5p2o
Clinicians: a new year is the perfect time to make sexual health conversations routine! Patients say they want more open convos with their providers. Hear their stories in our “Tips for Talking: Patients Want More” videos (Part 1 & 2): https://youtu.be/vyvTIr2X3-E?si=4ScIllE2IGI6pE9K
January 7, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Clinicians: a new year is the perfect time to make sexual health conversations routine! Patients say they want more open convos with their providers. Hear their stories in our “Tips for Talking: Patients Want More” videos (Part 1 & 2): https://youtu.be/vyvTIr2X3-E?si=4ScIllE2IGI6pE9K
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month! 💙 Protect yourself by getting regular Pap and/or HPV tests and talking with your provider about the HPV vaccine. Learn more: https://www.nccc-online.org/cervical-health-awareness-month/ #CervicalHealthMonth
Cervical Health Awareness Month – NCCC
What is Cervical Health Awareness Month? The United States Congress designated January as Cervical Health Awareness Month. More than 13,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer each year, but the disease is preventable with vaccination and appropriate screening. During January, NCCC and its many local chapters across the country highlight …
www.nccc-online.org
January 5, 2026 at 5:20 PM
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month! 💙 Protect yourself by getting regular Pap and/or HPV tests and talking with your provider about the HPV vaccine. Learn more: https://www.nccc-online.org/cervical-health-awareness-month/ #CervicalHealthMonth
Reposted by National Coalition for Sexual Health
New year, new check-in! 🌟 Are you happy with your sex life, partners, and relationships? Take @thencsh.bsky.social's quiz to see how your sexual health stacks up and get practical tips: nationalcoalitionforsexualhealth.org/quiz #NewYearNewYou #SexualHealth
January 1, 2026 at 7:53 PM
New year, new check-in! 🌟 Are you happy with your sex life, partners, and relationships? Take @thencsh.bsky.social's quiz to see how your sexual health stacks up and get practical tips: nationalcoalitionforsexualhealth.org/quiz #NewYearNewYou #SexualHealth
New year, new check-in! 🌟 Are you happy with your sex life, partners, and relationships? Take our quiz to see how your sexual health stacks up and get practical tips: https://nationalcoalitionforsexualhealth.org/quiz #NewYearNewYou #SexualHealth
January 1, 2026 at 6:15 PM
New year, new check-in! 🌟 Are you happy with your sex life, partners, and relationships? Take our quiz to see how your sexual health stacks up and get practical tips: https://nationalcoalitionforsexualhealth.org/quiz #NewYearNewYou #SexualHealth