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American Sexual Health Association
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ASHA is a 501(c) nonprofit focused on sexual health. We believe that all people have the right to the information and services that will help them to have optimum sexual health.
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happy pansexual pride day 🩷 💛 💙
#pansexual #pansexualprideday
December 8, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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We stand by vaccines and urge everyone to follow the advice of their health care providers 💉 🤝 👩‍⚕️ To read more about our position: www.ashasexualhealth.org/the-science-...
#hepB #HPV #MMR #mpox #flu #vaccines #VaccinesWork #BelieveInScience
December 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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People with disabilities have a fundamental right to form relationships, which includes the right to date, marry, and have a social and sexual life, and they should receive the necessary support to do so. 💖 🤰 💏 #IDPD #ReproRights #IDPwD #DisabilityDay #ReproductiveJustice #SexualHealth
December 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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#GivingTuesday is here! 🫶 Please consider supporting ASHA's work in advocacy and education for sexual and reproductive health and wellness for all!
#ASHA #SexualHealth #Wellness #Support #Donate
www.ashasexualhealth.org/donate/
December 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Today we unite to support people living with #HIV and remember those we’ve lost 🕊️. Together, we can end the HIV epidemic. Learn more: www.unaids.org/en/2025-worl... #WorldAIDSDay #StopHIVTogether @unaids.org
December 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Check out @thencsh.bsky.social's Own the Awk for tips to turn awkward moments into meaningful connections and improve your love life. Access free scripts, videos, and digital card decks on sexual health and relationships at OwnTheAwk.org!
November 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Did You Know❓Congenital Syphilis cases are on the rise, and nearly 4,000 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2024 👶🤰 bit.ly/ASHACongenit...

#Syphilis #CongenitalSyphilis #HealthyBaby #HealthyPregnancy #STItesting
November 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Antibiotic resistance makes some STIs tougher to treat 💊. Prevent infections by using condoms and/or dental dams, getting tested, & taking meds exactly as prescribed. Together, we can fight #AntimicrobialResistance! Learn more @CDCgov www.cdc.gov/antimicrobia... #USAAW25
November 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Today marks Transgender Day Of Remembrance 🩷 🤍 💙 On this day we remember the lives of trans people who were murdered and those who died too soon 🕯️ 🏳️‍⚧️
#TransLivesMatter #TransgenderViolence #EndViolence #TDoR #TransRightsAreHumanRights #StopTransphobia #TransVisibility
November 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Antimicrobial Resistance occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites no longer respond to antimicrobial agents, making antibiotics and other treatments ineffective. This leads to infections that are hard or impossible to treat, including STIs. #WAAW #AMR #AntimicrobialResistance #STIs
November 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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If you want to know your state’s congenital syphilis screening laws, go to bit.ly/ASHACongenit... 🤰 🧪
#Syphilis #CongenitalSyphilis #HealthyBaby #HealthyPregnancy #STItesting #Screening
November 15, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Trans people have ALWAYS existed, will ALWAYS exist, and will ALWAYS belong in our communities 🏳️‍⚧️ #TransAwarenessWeek 🩷 🤍 💙
#TransRightsAreHumanRights
November 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Birth control is health care. It’s safety, opportunity, and choice—and it’s under attack. This #ThxBirthControl Day, we’re fighting against misinformation and uplifting the truth: contraception changes lives! #BirthControl #Contraceptives
November 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Today is #IntersexDayOfSolidarity ✊ On this day we want to emphaize the importance of human rights and autonomy for intersex people 💛 💜
#Intersex #HumanRights #IntersexDayOfRemembrance
November 8, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Congenital syphilis is #preventable with timely testing 🧪and treatment 💊 learn more about congenital syphilis at www.ashasexualhealth.org/congenital-s...
#Syphilis #CongenitalSyphilis #HealthyBaby #HealthyPregnancy #STItesting
November 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Take a look at our new interactive resource about congenital syphilis at www.ashasexualhealth.org/congenital-s... and find resources for providers 👩‍⚕️, advocacy 🤝, and patients🤰 #congenitalsyphilis #pregnancy #healthypregnancy #syphilis #testing #STItesting #healthybaby
November 3, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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STIs shouldn't be spooky 🧙‍♀️ Most STIs are treatable and all are manageable. Testing for STIs can give you peace of mind, as many STIs have no symptoms. And don't forget to practice safer sex (for example, using condoms!) #STItesting #SaferSex #Spooky #Condoms #STItreatment #Halloween
November 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Trick or Treat? Treat yourself to an STI test this Halloween! Learn more about STI testing options www.ashasexualhealth.org/get-tested/ #Halloween #Spooky #TrickOrTreat #TreatYourself #STI #STIprevention #STItesting
October 31, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Trich or Treat!? Get tested to avoid being "triched". Many STIs are ghosts and have few symptoms, including trichomoniasis. Learn more about trich at www.ashasexualhealth.org/trichomonias... #Trich #Halloween #STIs #STItesting #Ghost #STIprevention #SilentSTI
October 31, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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BOO! 👻 Tomorrow is Halloween 🎃, and we want you to know these safer sex tricks and tips 🍬#Halloween #Spooky #Boo #Condoms #SaferSex #SpookySeason #TrickOrTreat #Costume #Party
October 30, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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New cases of Clade I Mpox are raising concerns due to evidence of local person-to-person transmission. Learn more www.ashasexualhealth.org/new-mpox-cas...
#MPox #California #news #HealthNews #PublicHealth
October 29, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Did you know that 1 in 5 people in the U.S. have an STI on any given day 📈
Go to gettested.cdc.gov to find testing near you
#STIprevention #STItesting #GetTested
October 28, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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There is no wrong way to have a body. Intersex peoples’ bodies just develop a little differently to the usual male/female binary paths–and that’s perfectly okay. #IntersexAwarenessWeek @interact_adv interactadvocates.org/faq/
A light purple background with diagonal yellow curvy lines. Large dark purple text that says "Intersex Awareness Week". Smaller text directly below says "October 26 - November 1". In the bottom left corner there is the ASHA logo. In the bottom right there is the intersex symbol. Intersex is more common than you think. Nearly 2% of all people are intersex. If you’ve met 50 people, chances are you’ve met an intersex person. Image of Kassie, a white intersex person with short, dark hair giving a peace sign. She is wearing goose earrings and a pink sweater. Learn about intersex people. Covers of books, movie posters and images for: 1 “Every Body” on Prime Video 2) “Nobody Needs to Know” memoir 3) “Inverse Cowgirl” memoir 4) “What’s it like to be intersex” Buzzfeed video 5) “Youth Stories on interACTadvocates.org Intersex people deserve control over their bodies. Despite opposition from healthcare and human rights groups, surgeries to “normalize” children’s bodies based on stereotypes continue today. They often result in complications, loss of sensation & sterilization. Let kids grow up and decide for themselves! Image of Desmond, a Black intersex person with dark, curly hair pulled back, glasses and facial hair. They wear a colorful outfit and stand at the beach with a forearm crutch.
October 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth 🎗️💗 💪
Self-exams and mammograms are important for your health.
#BreastCancer #SelfExam #Mammogram #PinkOctober
October 21, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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This year’s theme for #DVAM is #WithSurvivors. Learn more at dvawareness.org/WithSurvivors
October 20, 2025 at 7:05 PM