{"id":14278,"date":"2019-02-12T16:23:34","date_gmt":"2019-02-12T08:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/?p=14278"},"modified":"2020-10-26T12:50:55","modified_gmt":"2020-10-26T11:50:55","slug":"what-even-is-sexual-and-reproductive-health-awareness-day-glad-you-asked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/what-even-is-sexual-and-reproductive-health-awareness-day-glad-you-asked\/","title":{"rendered":"What Even IS Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Day? Glad You Asked!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You may not have heard of Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Day, but that doesn\u2019t mean it doesn\u2019t affect you life! Taking place on February 12th – that\u2019s right, just before Valentine\u2019s Day – and this year\u2019s theme center\u2019s on \u2018sexuall health at all ages.\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The emphasis on \u2018all ages\u2019 is twofold – for one, many teen women are not getting tested for STIs, even though transmission rates are at an all time high<\/strong>. Additionally, though your sexual habits and concerns might change as you get older, that doesn\u2019t mean they disappear.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

Some Sexual Health Facts that May Surprise You<\/h2>\r\n

Half of All New STI Cases Are from Patients Between 15 and 24<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Reasons for this can vary, from comfort talking to your doctor about your sexual history to never having it brought up by your doctor; one thing to remember is that even if you aren\u2019t having penetrative sex involving a penis, you are still<\/em> at risk for STIs that can have serious long-term effects.<\/p>\r\n

Sexual Health is Failing LGBTQI Women<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

A study of Canadian teen women published in the Journal of Adolescent Health<\/em> found that although STI rates among that group are rising, many are unaware that it\u2019s possible to be infected by a sexually transmitted disease via same-sex activity, or don\u2019t know that there\u2019s anyway to have safe sex. Clearly, comprehensive sexual education means talking about sex that is outside the penis-and-vagina variety, and emphasis on what safe sex looks like if there isn\u2019t a possibility of pregnancy.<\/p>\r\n

Your Sexual Health is Forever<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

While many young folks who are just starting to become sexually active in their late teens or early 20s might associate the rush of pleasure with the dramatic highs of youth, and view it as something that will eventually settle down, the evidence doesn\u2019t quite agree.<\/p>\r\n

While medical conditions might contribute to less regular sex after age 75, reports<\/a> show that your sex life doesn\u2019t really need to slow down as you get older. Not only can solo and partnered sex help with symptoms of menopause<\/a>, many people find that their sex lives in general improve as they get older <\/a>and more confident in themselves, and making sure that they make their pleasure a priority.<\/p>\r\n

How Can YOU Celebrate?<\/h2>\r\n

Get Tested<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Even if you have received an HPV vaccinations and use condoms religiously (that means, even during oral sex) it is still<\/em> recommended that you get tested for STIs<\/a> every year if you\u2019re hooking up with new people or your partner is. These screenings are not just for when something seems off, as the majority of STIs won\u2019t cause symptoms.<\/strong> On the plus side, if you make a habit of it, it\u2019s really no big deal!<\/p>\r\n

Once you turn 25, if you\u2019re sexually active with partners of any gender, you should start having cervical screenings (Pap smears) <\/a>every 3 years. They can be done at the same time as your STI screening so it\u2019ll be one and done!<\/p>\r\n

Get Talking<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Part of the reason many people are so as ashamed of their sexual health is because it simply isn\u2019t talked about enough. Talk to your doctor, yes, but also talk to your older siblings or parents, and talk to your friends.<\/p>\r\n

Part of the confusion about what\u2019s happening with our bodies, and indeed the stigma surrounding STIs as something that happens to \u2018other\u2019 people is the fact that we aren\u2019t willing to talk about it in a shame-free, open way.<\/p>\r\n

Remember that Pleasure is a Part of Well-Being! <\/strong><\/h2>\r\n

Sexual and reproductive health is more than just contraception and condoms – it\u2019s also making sure that your sexual needs are being met in a healthy, positive way. That can mean masturbation,<\/a> which can mean exploring different interests in your partner – but they all involve a certain amount of openness and honesty with yourself.<\/p>\r\n

Being sex-positive doesn\u2019t mean always wanting sex, or being comfortable talking about sexual things with any person anywhere, it just means being comfortable and unashamed about the sex you want, and treating other people\u2019s sexualities with respect even when they differ!<\/p>\r\n

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