Get to Know Your Sexual Health
Sexual and reproductive health is more than contraception, abortions, and sexually transmitted diseases. It's about sex and sexuality, gender, body image, pregnancy, and more. Explore the links and information below to get educated about one of the most important parts of your health!
Need an Overview of Sexual Health? Visit the CDC Website for Sexual Health"The World Health Organization defines sexual health as a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence" - CDC
Visit Planned Parenthood's website here to answer all of your questions about pregnancy, how to stay healthy for you and your baby, and how to make sure you have the labor and delivery you want.
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Learn About Your Birth Control Options Here"Need birth control? People have used birth control methods for thousands of years. Today, we have many safe and effective birth control methods available to us." - Planned Parenthood International
Got Questions About Sex? Get Them Answered Here!
"You're talking about it, reading about it, and watching it wherever you go. But a lot of what you read, see, and hear about sex and sexuality is inaccurate, confusing, or even harmful. A basic understanding of sex and sexuality can help you sort out myth from fact and help you make good decisions about your sexual health." - PPI
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Get TestedThe Pima County Health Department's Theresa Lee Clinic offers a full range of tests including HIV and STDs to providing well woman health checks and family planning. Schedule your appointment today!
1493 W. Commerce Court Tucson, AZ 85746 (520) 724-7900 Our biological sexes, genders, and sexual orientations are often more than meets the eye. Find out more about these topics here.
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*Some images courtesy of Planned Parenthood International
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Health relationships take work and communication, but should also help you connect with others. Check out more information about healthy relationships here!
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Check out local answers to some tricky questions about sexual health here. The University of Arizona's Campus Health Program has great tools and educational resources for the community, so make sure to check them out!
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