Ending the Stigma of Sexual Health

Sex is always an awkward topic of conversation. Whether it's seeing a sex scene when you're watching a movie with your parents and squirming in your seat, or telling the doctor about your sexual activity. But why?

Sex is normal. Most of us have had it, and we're all a product of it. An STD shouldn't be any more shameful than catching a cold, but for many it is.

The gay community was incredibly stigmatized in the 1980s during the AIDs crisis, and this stigma continued until recently with limits on giving blood for men who have sex with men.

We should all feel free to talk about our sexual identities and the number of our sexual partners without judgement, even if it is a bit awkward at first.

All medical students and doctors should feel comfortable talking about a patient's sex life regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or age.

A person's sexual health is just as important as their physical and mental health and should be treated as such. Help end the stigma by discussing sexual health and wellbeing.