If your partner shuts down or ignores you during a sexual health conversation, it’s important to tell them how that makes you feel – because you deserve a partner who is engaged, listens, and respects your wants & needs. Learn about healthy communication: https://bit.ly/46s0Zky

Own the Awk - Own the Awk Feeling awkward about tough conversations? Learn how to navigate nerve-wracking chats on love, sex, and boundaries with confidence, and build stronger connections!

We know sexual health talks can feel awkward. 😅 But don’t panic or bail. Take a breath, keep your tone steady, & name it: “This feels a little awkward, but I want to talk about getting STI tested.” Awkwardness passes, but clarity & trust last! Learn more: https://owntheawk.org/

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Remember: silence doesn’t protect you, communication does. 🗣️Talking about sexual health can pave the way to safer sex, clear boundaries, and pleasure. That’s what healthy connections look like! Dive into starting these talks: www.youtube.com/playlist

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.

Does talking about STI prevention, testing, & results feel uncomfortable? You can own the awk and start these convos that can help build trust, protect your health, and take the fear out of sex! Get tips for starting the talk: https://bit.ly/OwnTheAwkSTIs

Since many STIs don’t cause symptoms, people often don’t know they have one. That’s why regular STI testing is so important – it’s the only way to know your status for sure. 🩺 This #STIAwarenessWeek, make a plan to get tested: gettested.cdc.gov

GYT: Get Yourself Tested GYT encourages young people to get tested and treated for STIs.

Anyone having sex can get an STI. This STI Awareness Week, know your STI care options and Get Yourself Tested! #GYT #STIweek https://www.cdc.gov/sti-awareness/gyt/index.html

Prepare Before You're There Prepare Before You're There is a campaign to make sexual health intentional.

Prepare Before You’re There! What’s going into your #SaferSexGamePlan? Condoms, testing, and talking to your partner(s) and healthcare providers are all great #STI prevention steps! cdc.gov/sti-awareness/pbyt/index...

Working Together to Reduce Black Maternal Mortality Learn about working together to reduce Black maternal mortality.

Black women are 3x more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women. This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, we’re highlighting the urgency of improving maternal health outcomes. High-quality, respectful care can save lives. Learn more: https://bit.ly/46diPYH

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.

STIs are common, but did you know how common? By age 25, 50% of sexually active people will get at least one STI. That’s why open convos with your partners about STI testing & prevention are important. This #STIAwarenessWeek, get more tips for these talks: https://bit.ly/OwnTheAwkSTIs

Talk. Test. Treat. Talk. Test. Treat. encourages individuals and healthcare providers to take three simple actions –

Don’t ASSUME a medical checkup includes STI tests. Talk to your provider. www.cdc.gov/sti-awareness/talktesttr... #STIweek

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.

Want to reduce the risk of getting STIs/HIV? 👀You have options! Barrier methods (like condoms); medications to prevent HIV before (like PrEP) or after sex (PEP); medication after sex to prevent other STIs (doxy PEP); and/or vaccinations. Learn more: https://owntheawk.org/learn/safer-sex/

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.

You deserve to have all the info about your STI status. Getting tested for STIs is the only way to know for sure if you have one. 🧪 💫This #STIPreventionWeek, get more confident bringing up STI testing with your partner(s): owntheawk.org/learn/sexually-transmitt...

Home | Black Maternal Health Week 2025 BMHW25 celebrates the leadership and expertise of Black community-based organizations as the foundation for advancing equity and ensuring transformative, sustainable improvements in Black Maternal Health. Advancing collective action highlights the essential role of collaboration between Black-led or…

It’s Black Maternal Health Week! More than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable.🤰🏿 Join Black Mamas Matter Alliance in uplifting Black maternal voices and pushing for care that is respectful, responsive, and supportive at every stage. Dive deeper: https://blkmaternalhealthweek.com/

PrEP 💊is a safe, effective option for preventing HIV, and youth should be informed about it. Providers play a key role in providing clear, comprehensive information about all the sexual health options available. For clinical PrEP guidance, check out: https://www.cdc.gov/hivnexus/hcp/prep/index.html

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Youth aged 13 to 24 make up 21% of the new HIV diagnoses in the U.S. #NYHAAD reminds us that HIV testing, prevention, & treatment are important parts of health care. Youth-friendly, stigma-free care helps connect young people to these options. Learn more: https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics

Providers: help patients feel more comfortable talking about sexual health:
👁️ Make eye contact
👋 Use open body language
🫶 Offer risk reduction options
For tips to create a judgment-free zone: www.youtube.com/watch

Remember: showing your partner love doesn’t have to be an expensive gesture. Try:
📝 Writing them a special note
🍽️ Cooking their favorite meal
😄Planning a new, fun activity together
🎶Making them a playlist
Learn more: fiveactionsteps.nationalcoalitionforsexualhealth.org/💕

SAAM 2026 - National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) This year’s theme, “25 Years Strong: Looking Back, Moving Forward,” celebrates the resilience of survivors and the communities that have worked for change.

Today is #SAAM Day of Action. 🌟 Most people who experience sexual violence report that someone they knew harmed them. Building a culture of consent, respect, and accountability is key to preventing violence. Learn more: https://www.nsvrc.org/saam-2026/

Many patients agree that sexual health questions should be part of a routine health history and want their providers to ask them. Find practical, streamlined sexual history questions and other tools for starting the conversation: https://bit.ly/PatientPocketCard

Bridging the Gap: Remaining a Team When You Disagree If disagreeing with your partner feels like yelling at a wall, then it’s time to change the way you argue. Start here.

Go into sexual health conversations like you and your partner are on the same team. 🤝 Assume good intentions, even when you disagree, and focus on solutions, not winning. A positive mindset builds trust and reduces misunderstandings. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3O48sjA

Sexual health belongs in routine care. Feeling unsure about how to bring up sexual health with your patients? There are resources to help boost your comfort and skills with sexual health history-taking and conversations: https://bit.ly/4anOIPc

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Sexual health convos are part of relationship maintenance. 🔧💬 They help you get on the same page about protection, boundaries, and comfort. Clear communication now can save a lot of overthinking and anxiety later. Learn more about why these talks matter: https://bit.ly/3Mu9jtk

Strengthen Relationships: Build Trust with Healthy Communication Healthy communication is key to any strong relationship. Learn how to express your feelings, voice your needs, and set boundaries to build trust with your partner(s).

Use “I” statements in tough conversations. ✨ 💬 Try: “I feel upset when” instead of “You’re making me upset.” It keeps the focus on your feelings, rather than blaming your partner, which could make them defensive from the get-go. Get more comms tips: https://owntheawk.org/learn/comms-101/

Not enough time to discuss sexual health during patient visits? Program sexual health prompts into your EHR and include sexual health questions on intake surveys. For tips on making time, watch: www.youtube.com/watch

Own the Awk - Own the Awk Feeling awkward about tough conversations? Learn how to navigate nerve-wracking chats on love, sex, and boundaries with confidence, and build stronger connections!

Not sure what to cover in a sexual health conversation with a partner? Consider:
🌀 STI testing and prevention
🌀 Safer sex options
🌀 Boundaries and consent
🌀 Your feelings, wants, and needs
🌀 Sexual likes and dislikes
Go in-depth on these topics: https://owntheawk.org/

Strengthen Relationships: Build Trust with Healthy Communication Healthy communication is key to any strong relationship. Learn how to express your feelings, voice your needs, and set boundaries to build trust with your partner(s).

It’s best to talk about sexual health and safer sex before the heat of the moment. ❤️‍🔥🌶️This helps ensure everyone is clear-headed, can share what they want and need, and figure out if you’re on the same page. Learn more about starting these convos: https://owntheawk.org/learn/comms-101/

People with disabilities deserve accurate, comprehensive sexual health information and health care that meets their needs. 🌼Our Disability-Informed Care guide helps clinicians deliver compassionate care, foster patient autonomy, and tailor services: bit.ly/DisabilityInformedCare

Home - National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness DayCelebrating life and encouraging our community to get educated, get tested, get involved in prevention and get treated for HIV and AIDS. Let’s Stop HIV Together National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NNHAAD) is held on the first day of Spring. It was initiated in 2007 and has been successful in promoting and educating Native people about ... Read More

National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day🪶honors the strength of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities while bringing attention to the importance of HIV prevention, testing, and care to secure healthier futures. Learn more: https://www.nnhaad.org/ #NNHAAD

Home - National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness DayCelebrating life and encouraging our community to get educated, get tested, get involved in prevention and get treated for HIV and AIDS. Let’s Stop HIV Together National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NNHAAD) is held on the first day of Spring. It was initiated in 2007 and has been successful in promoting and educating Native people about ... Read More

This #NNHAAD, we’re thinking about the significant impact of HIV on Native communities. HIV testing🧪, treatment🩺, and prevention💉 tools can help keep people and communities healthy. Learn more about these options: https://www.nnhaad.org/

LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week is a reminder that affirming care makes a difference. Health care providers have a responsibility to create welcoming, respectful healthcare environments for LGBTQ+ patients. 💖 Learn more about inclusive care: https://bit.ly/4aqjdUw