Sexual health is intimately linked to overall health and wellness. How youth use information about sex and relationships impacts how they plan their educational and economic future, how they plan for a future with or without children, and how they communicate with their family, friends, and partners about what matters most to them.
- Sexual health encompasses:
- Reproductive services including family planning
- STI/HIV prevention.
- Sexual violence prevention, healthy relationships, and consent.
- Disparities related to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) populations.
- Disparities related to race, ethnicity, physical ability, and socioeconomic status.
Resources
- Youth sexual health data (webpage)
- Resources for professionals (webpage)