American Sexual Health Association

02/21/2026

Two condoms actually protect you less than one. Why? They can rub against each other, making it more likely to break. Learn more about condoms at https://www.ashas*xualhealth.org/national-condom-month-february/
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02/20/2026

Why use condoms? Learn more at https://www.ashas*xualhealth.org/national-condom-month-february/
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02/18/2026

Did you know these fun facts about condoms? Learn more on our website 🔗 https://www.ashas*xualhealth.org/national-condom-month-february/
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02/16/2026

Stan is the mascot for condom month, and he's here to remind you that condoms prevent pregnancy and STIs and are a low-cost option! Get involved with Condom Month at https://www.ashas*xualhealth.org/national-condom-month-february/

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day! 💗 Learn more about Stan and how you can get involved @ https://www.ashas*xualhealth.org/national-condom-month-february/
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02/13/2026

Congenital syphilis is increasing 📈, and it is preventable with timely testing and treatment. Read more about congenital syphilis https://www.ashas*xualhealth.org/syphilis-rates-in-pregnant-women-continue-to-rise/

Syphilis rates among pregnant women went up 222% percent between 2016 and 2022 and another 28% between 2022 and 2024. This alarming increase shows too many pregnant women are not being screened.

02/10/2026

Welcome to our master class with Keosha T. Bond, EdD, MPH, CHES. Assistant Professor in the Department of Community Health and Social Medicine at CUNY School of Medicine, Dr. Bond has centered her work on the complex intersections of race, gender, s*xuality, and racial equity among marginalized populations. In this episode, she discusses her award-winning research that highlights the impact of colorism on the healthcare Black women receive, the Black maternal mortality crisis, and her work training the next generation of health care providers to understand implicit bias, racism, structural inequality, and how these factors impact health outcomes. Listen now https://ashas*xplushealth.libsyn.com/a-conversation-with-s*xual-health-researcher-dr-keosha-t-bond

02/09/2026

The attacks on s*x ed aren’t slowing down in 2026 — they’re getting more coordinated.
just released their 2026 Legislative Look-Ahead to help advocates prepare.
📘 Read here:

The S*xuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS) released its 2026 Legislative Look Ahead, wrapping up legislative, The S*xuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS) released its 2026 Legislative Look Ahead, wrapping up legislative, appropriat...

02/09/2026

Stan is the official mascot of Condom Month. Stan’s message is simple: don’t forget about condoms! They are easy to find, simple to use, and have so much to offer. You can help Stan get his message across this month. Download and print out a copy of (flat) Stan and take him out on an adventure. Bring him to a museum, or out to eat. Take Stan bowling or to the movies. Invite him out for cream cone or buy him a latte. We want to see his travels! If you post a photo of yourself with Stan out and about and tag ASHA, you’ll be entered to win a prize! Go get Stan here: https://www.ashas*xualhealth.org/national-condom-month-february/

02/04/2026

Testing for and other is critical for anyone who's pregnant or thinking about it, especially at the first prenatal visit. Click the link below and learn more.

I had an , can I get pregnant in the future? It's complicated. Here is why testing is SO important: https://www.cdc.gov/sti/testing/next-steps-after-testing-positive-for-gonorrhea-or-chlamydia.html

02/03/2026

Condoms Unfurled! Read reflections from s*x ed in the classroom back when no one really wanted to discuss the "s*x" aspect. We're talking entrusting this to the football coach and a room full of teenage wise guys.

When I was a teen, my fellow adolescent wise-guys and I were a bit awed by condoms. They were serious business back in the day; simply possessing one conferred a certain level of credibility. They were kind of scary, too, a foil-wrapped reminder that we were taking our first steps into the world of....

02/03/2026

STIs are common, but you can prevent them: Prepare Before You’re There! Brush up on your *xGamePlan and add a few tips to your toolkit! https://www.cdc.gov/sti-awareness/pbyt/index.html