Sexual Health Archives

Women with PMDD at Higher Risk of Suicide

Gynecology

Women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) are at an almost seven times risk of suicide attempt.

With Sexually Transmitted Infections Off the Charts, California Pushes At-Home Tests

Dating & Sex

California has become the first state to require health insurance plans to cover at-home tests for sexually transmitted infections such as HIV, chlamydia and syphilis

New Free PrEP Benefit at Risk From Challenge to ACA

Contraceptives

A future without HIV is possible and within reach for the U.S. But widely accessible PrEP is a big part of how the nation can get there.

What is Sexual and Reproductive Health Equity and Why Does it Matter for Nurse Practitioners?

Current Journal

To fully meet patients’ needs, provide compassionate care that helps our patients thrive, and to create the best health outcomes possible, it is important to make SRHE a priority in our practice.

Use of Motivational Interviewing to Address HPV Vaccine Hesitancy

Current Journal

In a time when parental vaccine hesitancy in pediatric spaces continues to occur, it is important that NPs have a tool kit for continuing the conversation in both an empathetic and informative way.

Conservative Justices Seem Poised to Overturn Roe’s Abortion Rights

Family Planning

Should Roe be overturned, more than half the states are likely to ban abortion almost immediately.

Texas Providers See Increased Interest in Birth Control Since Near-Total Abortion Ban

Contraceptives

Medical staffs are doubling down on educating patients about birth control since Texas' near-total abortion ban took effect.

Menstrual Cycle Length Near Menopause Could Predict Heart Risk

Aging

Changes in the length of a woman’s menstrual cycle in the years just prior to menopause can offer clues to their risk of developing heart disease.

Enabling Healthy Sexuality and Intimacy for Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Current Journal

Sexuality education is often avoided in youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Sex Trafficking Isn’t What You Think

Abuse and Violence

Frontline workers inconsistently define and apply the label “trafficking victim” – especially when it comes to sex trafficking. That makes it harder to get trafficked people the help they request.