Sexual Health

Sexual health encompasses reproductive care, disease prevention, and education essential to overall well-being. The federal government supports access through agencies like HHS, CDC, and OPA, funding clinics and programs for all Americans, especially low-income and underserved populations.

Federal Programs and Services

Title X, the sole federal grant program for family planning, funds clinics providing contraceptive services, STI testing, pregnancy options counseling, and adolescent care. Programs like Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP), Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP), and Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) deliver evidence-based education to promote healthy decisions and reduce teen pregnancy.

STI Prevention and Testing

Federal efforts prioritize STI control with free or low-cost testing and treatment at Title X sites. CDC tracks data and promotes strategies for adolescents and high-risk groups. For specifics on prevention, testing, and treatment, see About STIs: Prevention, Testing, and Treatment.

Education and Equity

HRSA and OPA support school-based sexual health education, HPV vaccines, and resources to address disparities, ensuring comprehensive care and informed choices nationwide.