Global Advisory Board, Sexual Health and Wellbeing

The GAB calls for dating apps to raise awareness of monkeypox. “We should avoid stigmatizing language – monkeypox is not a “gay disease” but can be transmitted through close physical contact in any sexual relationship.” Full statement from @acusigli here: #sexualhealth

Do watch and read (refer post below) to learn about lessons learnt so far on addressing child marriage and adolescent health issues. Also share widely. Knowledge is power. @ChandraMouliWHO @lovemattersinfo @LoveMattersHQ #ChildMarriage #adolescenthealth #adolescent #IAHW2023

"If you're having your sexual experiences, but at the back of your mind, you're worried about an unsupportable pregnancy, you are worried about an STI, those things limit the kind of possibilities, the kind of pleasure that you can experience." Learn more from @drtlaleng here:

Today is the #InternationalDayofEducation. Sexual education should be a crucial part of any curriculum, and be taught in an #inclusive and #sexpositive way to encourage healthy attitudes to #sexualhealth, pleasure and rights.

"The more time you take to know your body, the better your chances are of being able to... talk and communicate that to your partner. " Learn more about the benefits of #selfpleasure from @drtlaleng here:

The GAB's @BoydellVicky has edited "Technologies of Reproduction Across the Lifecourse - Expanding Reproductive Studies" - a book that aims to break down disciplinary silos to ensure that power structures that shape #reproductive life are not reproduced. Read more here:

More than 800 people living with #HIV and #Hepatitis that were not receiving treatment have been found by @NHSuk, following a rollout of routine testing in A&E. This is a great initiative, and highlights how crucial regular testing is to keeping healthy.

#Sexualpleasure can help our mental and physical #health - why not try to make 2023 the best year ever for your pleasure? Find some inspiration in @StaceScarter's article on sex trends for 2023: womanandhome.com/health-wellbei…

As we approach the #NewYear, do you have any #selfcare goals for 2023? Do you want to spend more time prioritising your #sexuality or perhaps time spent with a partner?

The @WHO has updated its Family Planning Handbook, providing #SRHR professionals with crucial information about contraceptive options, such as #familyplanning services during emergencies, access to self-administered contraceptives & the use of digital technologies by providers.

A great initiative: The Irish health service @HSELive recently launched resources to help parents talk to children and young people about #relationships & #sexuality.

Universal access to quality, affordable #healthcare including sexual and reproductive health services is vital to safeguard #sexualrights #InternationalUniversalHealthCoverageDay

#Sexualrights are #humanrights & the @UN's slogan for this year’s #HumanRightsDay "Dignity, Freedom, & Justice for All" is central to the mission of the GAB. Today we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights & reflect on the work left to do.

A new Local Government Association (@LGAcomms) report shows that despite skyrocketing attendance at #sexual & reproductive health services, services are facing funding cuts. It is crucial that people have access to the #sexualhealthservices they need.

The GAB welcomes Singapore's decision to decriminalize sex between men and calls for the country to go further to ensure #equalrights for people of all sexualities. Read more about the repeal of section 377A here:

On #WorldAIDSDay we join the @UN's call to tackle the inequalities which perpetuate the AIDS pandemic. We have only eight years left before the 2030 goal of ending #AIDS as a global health threat. #Equalize

We welcome initiatives such as @Unitysexhealth's new vending machines offering free #sexualhealth testing kits at venues in the west of England. Learn more here:

Ending violence against women and girls should be everyone's business. Talk to your child, your friend, your family, your colleague, your neighbour & more people about it and UNITE to raise awareness #16days @SayNO_UNiTE #InternationalDayfortheEliminationofViolenceAgainstWomen

Did you know that #sexpositivity can have an impact on your mental wellbeing? @PsychCentral writes that "With openness and a nonjudgmental approach, sex positivity embraces the diversity of sexual expression".

The GAB's "Triangle Approach" to #sexualpleasure #sexualhealth and #sexualrights builds on two key principles: ☑️ Inclusivity - everyone should be respected & have their sexuality valued. ☑️ Sex-positivity - sex isn’t something to be embarrassed about. Learn more here:

Live @ICFP2022 today! @YadavVithika - Chair of GAB presenting our work on First Sexual Experiences! #ICFP2022 #srhr #sexualpleasure