Sexual Health

The American Sexual Health Association (ASHA) defines sexual health as:

Sexual health is the ability to embrace and enjoy our sexuality throughout our lives. It is an important part of our physical and emotional health. Being sexually healthy means:

• Understanding that sexuality is a natural part of life and involves more than sexual behavior.
  
• Recognizing and respecting the sexual rights we all share.
  
• Having access to sexual health information, education, and care.
  
• Making an effort to prevent unintended pregnancies and STDs and seek care and treatment when needed.
  
• Being able to experience sexual pleasure, satisfaction, and intimacy when desired.
  
• Being able to communicate about sexual health with others including sexual partners and healthcare providers.

For more information, visit ASHA’s site.

• WVU Student Health Services
• Carruth Center for Counseling and Psychological Services
• WVU LGBTQ+ Center
• Gender Inclusive Restroom List
• WVU Women's Resource Center
• WVU Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (including Title IX)

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• Planned Parenthood
• Enter Zip Code 26505-08 to find a location near Morgantown
• Sex, Etc. 
• Scarleteen
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• The Guttmacher Institute 
• American Sexual Health Association
• Advocates for Youth
• World Association for Sexual Health
• Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States
• Boston's Fenway Health Program
• Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network
• Asexual Visibility & Education Network
• T rans Student Education Resources
• National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
• World Professional Association for Transgender Health