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We believe in the importance of sexual health education and empowering individuals to make informed choices about their bodies and relationships. That's why for this Sexual Health Week (September 16th - 22nd), wer're sharing some of the amazing resources available on Neve. On the Neve website, we discuss: * The rights of adults with disabilities regarding their sexual and reproductive health * The importance of sex education in preventing STIs, unwanted pregnancies, and promoting healthy relationships * Barriers faced by people with disabilities in accessing sexual health information and care Let's break down stigmas and change the conversation - everyone has a right to access to information and support for a healthy and fulfilling sex life! Find out more, only on Neve: https://buff.ly/3BaGXyf [Image description: This tile has a blue background and purple banner along the bottom. The white Neve logo is in the bottom-left corner, the Neve website link is in the top-right corner. Large white text reads: "Sex and health. What is sexual health? Why is it important to learn about sex? Supporting people with disability to make their own choices." A photo of a woman and a man lying down is displayed. They are smiling and looking at each other with their heads resting on pink patterned pillows. The woman has light brown skin, dark brown hair in a ponytail and is wearing a red singlet. The man has black skin, black short hair and is wearing a teal green t-shirt.] #Neve #EasyRead #SexualHealthWeek #DisabilityInclusion #Accessibility

Curious to know more about sexual health, pleasure and rights? On #WorldSexualHealthDay, here’s launching a resource by TARSHI which addresses some common questions we might have on sexuality and SRHR! TARSHI has been engaging with people on topics related to sexuality, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and other related issues since 1996. During this time, we have found that there are a lot of questions and myths about sexuality which remain unanswered due to the silence around these topics. Here are responses to some questions you might have! https://lnkd.in/gPx8chPa These FAQs cover a wide range of topics within the Indian context and offer clarity around Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE), help you understand gender and sexual identities, and answer questions around sex as well as sexual and reproductive health through a pleasure-affirming and rights-based perspective. The FAQs also cover information about our rights as citizens of India when it comes to sexuality and wellbeing. So what’s the wait? Let’s celebrate World Sexual Health Day to advocate for our right to information that is accurate, reliable and affirming! #WorldSexualHealthDay #WSHD2024 #WSHD24 #SexualHealth #RightsForAll #ContentCreator #SexualityEducator #AskMeAnything #Pleasure #Inclusive #Intersectional #SwipeRight #narratives #information #advocacy #feminist #JoinTheConversation #TARSHI #Meta #FAQ #Questions #FrequentlyAskedQuestions

#SRHR cannot be achieved without addressing unequal gender and power relations—and that means engaging men and boys. As Avni Amin, Maria Lohan, Magaly Marques and Mark Tomlinson write in a new BMJ editorial, “It is no longer a question of whether we engage men and boys in sexual and reproductive health and rights, but how.” For example:    -Some services deliver women’s family planning advice by mobile phone in countries where men control both women’s use of mobile phones and birth spacing choices. In part, this means we must ensure that male partners understand the importance of respecting women’s bodily autonomy and supporting their choices.    - Boys are an important part of the solution for issues such as gender based sexual violence, teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. We cannot teach sex education without adequately challenging boys about their norms, beliefs and behaviours with respect to sexual consent and safe sex.    Read more about the urgency of addressing masculinities in SRHR: https://bit.ly/4ab3ZAN and check out recent research on a priority-setting exercise that starts offering an answer to “how”: https://bit.ly/4bcTWw9 

Happy World Sexual Health Day! As a Next Gen Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights Fellow and community development worker, I believe that positive relationships are the foundation of healthy sexuality. Today, let's talk about how we can promote and advocate for positive relationships while prioritizing our sexual health, especially among adolescents and young persons. Positive relationships are built on mutual respect, trust, and open communication. They allow us to navigate the complexities of sexuality with confidence and joy. But how can we help teenagers and adolescents promote overall sexual health through positive relationships? Here are some ways: 1. Encourage healthy communication: Teach young people to express their feelings, desires, and boundaries in a respectful and assertive manner. 2. Foster emotional intelligence: Help them develop self-awareness, empathy, and self-regulation skills to navigate relationships with ease. 3. Promote mutual respect: Encourage young people to value each other's autonomy, individuality, and consent. 4. Provide comprehensive sex education: Equip young people with accurate information about sexual health, rights, and responsibilities. This is why I laugh at people, especially parents who think their children are too young. Isssokay. 🤣 5. Create safe spaces: Establish environments where young people can discuss relationships, sexuality, and health without fear or judgment. We need to learn this. Stop shushing them. Allow them talk and express themselves. In conversations, we can guide them. Let's work together to empower adolescents and young persons to build positive relationships that prioritize their sexual health and well-being. To your continued sexual health 😉 Oluwadamilola Abe, NEXT GEN SRHR FELLOW #WorldSexualHealthDay #PositiveRelationships #SexualHealthMatters #NextGENSRHRFellow

Empowering Adolescents with Contraceptive Access As we strive for a healthier future, it's important to ensure that young people have access to accurate information and resources about reproductive health and this can be done by addressing critical aspects of adolescent health. Contraceptive access Ensure that young people have access to and can use contraceptives effectively to: *Prevent unintended pregnancies *Reduce sexually transmitted infections (STIs) *Empower informed choices Some of the barriers to accessing contraceptives include: limited knowledge and awareness, social and cultural stigma, inadequate healthcare services and financial constraints etc It's is important that these barriers are addressed by conducting comprehensive sex education, have confidential and youth-friendly healthcare services, offer accessible and affordable contraceptives and encourage open conversations with the adolescents about contraceptive options, consent, and healthy relationships. When adolescents are supported and educated, unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are reduced and gender equality and empowerment is promoted. Together we can create a supportive environment for adolescents to make informed decisions about their reproductive health. #ContraceptiveAwareness #ReproductiveHealth #PublicHealth

Young people in the US face layered challenges in accessing sexual and reproductive health services, starting with inconsistent sex education that leaves many uninformed about critical topics. In 2024, we are launching "Asking for a Friend," a digital platform that offers a holistic solution to the problems young Americans face regarding sexual and reproductive health. We codesigned it with 189 youth in the US. Watch as Katie Stahlhuth and Brandon L. Venerable, MPA 🍉explain how Asking for a Friend came to be. For more on our latest innovations and impact, read our 2023 annual report: https://lnkd.in/d2gSVVAp

Did you know? According to KPHC 2009, 24% of the country’s total population is made up of the adolescent youths aged 10-19 years old which translates to 9.2 million. The medium age for involvement in sexual intercourse is 18.2 years for the girls and 17.6 years for men It is also reported that 22% of the boys had their first sex by the age of 15 and 12% of girls had their first sex at the same age. 37% of girls and 44% of boys are reported to have had sex between the age of 15-19 years Around 18% of the adolescent girls aged 15-19 have begun childbearing and 26% of women aged 20-24 years had started childbearing by the age 18.1 and almost 2/3 of the estimated 345,000 pregnancies among the adolescent girls between 15-19 years old are unintended in Kenya as per KDHS, 2009. As a result of this, comprehensive sexual reproductive education is necessary since it equips the adolescent youths with information to enable them make informed decisions about their sexuality. Plan International Kenya Irene Mutinda Hadale Saru She Leads Data Sexual Health Alliance #breakfree #SRHR

On World Sexual Health Day, we take a moment to emphasize the critical role that sexual health plays in our overall physical, emotional, and social well-being. This day serves as a global platform to break the silence around sexual health issues, encouraging open dialogue that is often hindered by cultural taboos and stigma. Sexual health is not just about the prevention of diseases or unintended pregnancies—it’s about ensuring that every person can enjoy safe, consensual, and pleasurable sexual experiences. It involves understanding and respecting one’s own body, as well as the bodies of others. It includes access to comprehensive sexual education, which empowers individuals to make informed choices and engage in responsible behaviors. It also means having access to healthcare services that are inclusive, non-judgmental, and responsive to the needs of all people, regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or ability. Today, we advocate for the dismantling of barriers that prevent people from accessing the information and care they need. This includes fighting against discrimination, ensuring the availability of contraception and reproductive health services, and supporting the rights of those in marginalized communities who are often disproportionately affected by sexual health issues. World Sexual Health Day is an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to creating a world where sexual health is recognized as a vital part of human rights and dignity. Let’s continue to foster a culture where sexual health is discussed openly, resources are accessible to all, and every person feels empowered to express their sexuality in a safe, consensual, and healthy manner. #worldsexualhealthday #staywoke

Young Australians are increasingly turning to social media for sexual and reproductive health support, report reveals. https://hubs.la/Q02SWvBf0 #YouthWellbeing #DigitalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #YouthHealth

This study authored explores adolescents' knowledge of sex education, revealing important insights into their understanding of sexuality, sexual health, and reproductive care. 🔍 Findings show gender differences in knowledge across key dimensions. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gjvNgEXZ #AdolescentHealth #SexEducation #Research #PublicHealth #HIVAIDS