# Sexual Health * **Definition:** A state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it encompasses a range of health care services related to sexual function and reproductive health, and involves a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships. * **Taxonomy:** Healthcare Topics / Sexual Health ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Sexual Health**, for healthcare technology leaders * 15.6K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 4/2/2025 | [**Ethical hurdles of integrating telemedicine in sexual medicine**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250402/Ethical-hurdles-of-integrating-telemedicine-in-sexual-medicine.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 4/1/2025 | [**Technological Advances in Sexual Health: Revolutionizing Intimacy and Wellbeing**](https://medium.com/@rajibkm/technological-advances-in-sexual-health-revolutionizing-intimacy-and-wellbeing-7cab1b5f2035) | [[Medium]] | | 2/24/2025 | [**Microsoft has begun cancelling AI data center leases: TD Cowen - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/video/microsoft-begun-cancelling-ai-data-160700815.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 2/21/2025 | [**Cheaper AI tech is a matter of timing, this strategist says - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/video/cheaper-ai-tech-matter-timing-002000413.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 2/21/2025 | [**Alibaba stock surges as Chinese tech giant touts 'robust' AI momentum - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/alibaba-stock-surges-as-chinese-tech-giant-touts-robust-ai-momentum-140159137.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/31/2025 | [**Burberry picks Charlotte Baldwin as CIO - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/burberry-picks-charlotte-baldwin-cio-143510458.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/31/2025 | [**DeepSeek AI, Big Tech earnings, Fed decision: ICYMI - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/video/deepseek-ai-big-tech-earnings-230000404.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/31/2025 | [**Trading day takeaways: January recap, 2025 leans bullish - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/video/trading-day-takeaways-january-recap-224105184.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/21/2025 | [**Asia Pacific Tech Services Market Fueled by Strong Demand for Managed and Cloud Services in Q4**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/asia-pacific-tech-services-market-010000477.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/21/2025 | [**Trump announces up to $500 bln in AI infrastructure investment - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/video/trump-announces-500-bln-ai-025149731.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/17/2025 | [**Tech Frontiers in Mining Research Report: 10 Innovations Reshaping the Industry**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tech-frontiers-mining-research-report-120900709.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/16/2025 | [**TSMC's US plant unlikely to get latest chip tech before Taiwan, CEO says - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tsmcs-us-plant-unlikely-latest-045055788.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/16/2025 | [**Wall Street slips as Big Tech stocks retreat - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/video/wall-street-slips-big-tech-234111943.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/2/2025 | [**Nvidia stock leads Mag 7 gains to start 2025 after megacap tech selloff - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nvidia-stock-leads-mag-7-gains-to-start-2025-after-megacap-tech-stock-selloff-173433964.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/2/2025 | [**Stocks waver in first trading day of 2025, Tesla stock falls - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/video/stocks-waver-first-trading-day-175417040.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/1/2025 | [**Nippon-US Steel proposal, commodity prices in 2024: Market Domination - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/video/nippon-us-steel-proposal-commodity-231523328.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 12/31/2024 | [**Golden Crust Pizza owner describes his journey in the restaurant business since 1984**](https://finance.yahoo.com/video/golden-crust-pizza-owner-describes-120805151.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 12/2/2024 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2827395) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 11/14/2024 | [**AHA 2024: Patients With Cardiovascular Conditions Want More Guidance About Sexual Health**](https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/aha-2024-patients-with-cardiovascular-conditions-want-more-guidance-about-sexual-health) | [[Pharmacy Times]] | | 11/13/2024 | [**Older heart patients want sexual health info from their docs, but few get it, survey reveals**](https://www.mcknights.com/news/older-heart-patients-want-sexual-health-info-from-their-docs-but-few-get-it-survey-reveals/) | [[McKnights Long Term Care News]] | | 11/11/2024 | [**Heart patients want sexual health guidance from health care professionals, study suggests**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-11-heart-patients-sexual-health-guidance.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 11/11/2024 | [**Heart patients want sexual health guidance from health care professionals, study suggests**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-11-heart-patients-sexual-health-guidance.html?deviceType=desktop) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 10/7/2024 | [**Top trends transforming the Sexual Health Supplies Market (2024 - 2031) - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/top-trends-transforming-sexual-health-supplies-market-gb4fc) | [[Linkedin]] | | 9/30/2024 | [**Navigating Sexual Health Month With Web3 Amid Political Uncertainty**](https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrissamcfarlane/2024/09/27/navigating-sexual-health-month-with-web3-amid-political-uncertainty/) | [[Forbes]] | | 9/27/2024 | [**Navigating Sexual Health Month Amid Political Uncertainty**](https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrissamcfarlane/2024/09/27/navigating-sexual-health-month-amid-political-uncertainty/) | [[Forbes]] | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **American Sexual Health Association (ASHA)**: Launching initiatives to promote sexual health awareness and increase STI testing rates. - **Hims & Hers Health, Inc.**: A healthcare company enhancing personalized healthcare for women, including sexual health. - **Tiny Jaarsma**: Lead author of a study on sexual health in heart patients, advocating for routine discussions about sexual health in clinical settings. - **Twentyeight Health**: A digital-first women's health care provider offering affordable sexual and reproductive health services. - **Community Pharmacists**: Recognized for their role in providing sexual and reproductive health information, particularly to patients with cardiovascular conditions. - **AIDS Healthcare Foundation**: Implemented an AI-powered chatbot to provide sexual health information and support, particularly for underserved populations. - **HerMD**: Founded by Dr. Somi Javaid, HerMD focuses on women's sexual health and wellness, providing evidence-based healthcare services and addressing disparities in treatment options. - **Grindr Inc.**: A social networking app that has partnered with various organizations to provide in-app access to sexual health resources. - **HeHealth**: Developed an app aimed at scanning for STIs but faced backlash over privacy and accuracy concerns. - **binx health**: A company providing innovative point-of-care testing solutions for STIs. - **Together Women's Health**: A women's health management organization focused on enhancing digital menopause and wellness care. - **Aetna Better Health of Illinois**: A health plan that partnered with Twentyeight Health to offer stigma-free reproductive and sexual healthcare services. - **Planned Parenthood**: A nonprofit organization that provides reproductive health care in the United States and globally, focusing on sexual health education and access to services. - **Everlywell**: A health technology company partnering with ASHA to provide at-home STI testing kits. - **Evofem Biosciences**: A company focused on women's sexual and reproductive health, known for developing innovative products like the contraceptive Phexxi. - **LegalFling**: An application utilizing blockchain technology to facilitate and document consent in sexual encounters. - **Clue**: A digital health app that helps users track their menstrual cycles and reproductive health, leveraging technology to enhance user engagement. - **Promescent**: A company that offers topical anesthetics for the treatment of premature ejaculation. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Spring Association of Cancer Care Centers**: Focused on integrating sexual health and mental health into cancer care, emphasizing the need for advocacy and standardized approaches. - **Grindr for Equality**: Partnered with organizations to provide localized sexual health resources in 30 countries. - **American Heart Association**: Hosted the Scientific Sessions 2024 where significant findings on sexual health and heart conditions were presented. - **Planned Parenthood and Clue**: These organizations are leveraging digital tools to improve user engagement and accessibility in sexual health services. - **Together Women's Health and true. Women's Health**: Strategic partnership to enhance women's health services across the U.S. - **Twentyeight Health and Aetna Better Health of Illinois**: This collaboration aims to provide convenient and stigma-free reproductive and sexual healthcare services online, enhancing access for members. - **ASHA and Everlywell**: Collaborating to provide free at-home STI tests to promote awareness about the importance of STI testing. - **Hims & Hers Health**: Appointed Dr. Jessica Shepherd as Chief Medical Officer to focus on women's health issues. - **HerMD**: HerMD fosters a partnership model that empowers women in their healthcare decisions, enhancing the patient-provider relationship. - **Twentyeight Health and Medicaid Insurers**: Established partnerships with Aetna, AmeriHealth Caritas, and Molina Healthcare to expand access to reproductive health services. - **Aditxt and Evofem**: Aditxt announced a significant acquisition of Evofem Biosciences, aiming to enhance access to women's health innovations. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Sexual Health Communication**: A growing recognition of the need for healthcare professionals to address sexual health issues routinely, especially in patients with heart conditions. - **Alternative Treatment Methods**: Increasing interest in FDA-approved devices and behavioral therapies for treating sexual health issues. - **National Get Tested Day**: ASHA's initiative to promote sexual health awareness and increase STI testing rates. - **Social Media for Education**: Social media platforms are increasingly bridging gaps in sex education, providing young adults with essential health services and information. - **Growth of Sexual Wellness Products Market**: Projected to reach $65.1 billion by 2034, driven by increased awareness and acceptance. - **Women's Health and Menopause 2025 Conference**: A conference aimed at enhancing understanding and treatment of women's health and menopause, including sexual health topics. - **Blockchain in Sexual Health**: Blockchain technology is being utilized for secure documentation of sexual misconduct and consent, with applications like LegalFling. - **Blockchain Technology**: Being utilized in the sexual health industry for documenting incidents of sexual misconduct and facilitating consent. - **Telehealth Services**: Dr. Bartlik has pioneered telehealth sessions to enhance accessibility to psychiatric services, particularly in sexual health and women's health issues. - **Integrated Youth Services (IYS)**: A Canadian initiative aimed at providing a 'one-stop shop' model for youth mental health services, which includes sexual health support. - **Funding for Women's Health**: Dr. Javaid secured nearly $40 million in venture capital to expand HerMD nationally, highlighting the growing investment in women's sexual health. - **Doxycycline for STI Prevention**: Recent studies show doxycycline significantly reduces rates of chlamydia and syphilis. - **Digital Health Solutions**: Increasing demand for telehealth services and digital platforms, particularly among Millennials and Gen Z. - **binx io. platform**: A point-of-care testing platform that reduces inappropriate antibiotic treatment for STIs. - **Culturally Competent Care**: The partnership emphasizes the importance of culturally competent care to address the unique needs of underserved communities. - **AI-Powered Chatbots**: Used by organizations like the AIDS Healthcare Foundation to provide immediate support and information to patients. - **FemTech Market Growth**: The FemTech market is projected to grow significantly, driven by innovations in devices and software related to women's health. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Access to Services**: There is a significant need for timely access to appropriate sexual health services, particularly for young people facing mental health challenges. - **Healthcare Accessibility**: Access to sexual health services remains a concern, particularly in regions with restrictive policies or inadequate healthcare infrastructure. - **Mental Health Impact**: Mental and emotional well-being significantly affects men's sexual health, necessitating comprehensive support. - **Stigma in Sexual Health**: Both HerMD and Morari Medical aim to address the stigma surrounding sexual wellness, which often limits open discussions and access to treatment. - **Stigma and Education**: Stigma surrounding sexual health prevents open discussions and regular STI screenings. - **Stigma and Awareness**: Ongoing stigma surrounding sexual health issues can hinder individuals from seeking necessary care and support. - **Lack of Sexual Health Information**: Despite a high demand for sexual health information among older adults with heart conditions, most do not receive adequate guidance from healthcare providers. - **Societal Stigmas**: Cultural barriers that hinder effective communication about sexual health between patients and healthcare providers. - **Internalized Ageism**: Affects sexual satisfaction among older gay men, highlighting the need for tailored healthcare interventions. - **Travel Restrictions and Resource Shortages**: Ongoing challenges due to the pandemic affecting access to sexual health treatments and services. - **Lack of Education**: Medical training often lacks comprehensive education on female sexual health, impacting patient care. - **Political Uncertainties**: Political uncertainties regarding reproductive rights and rising anti-LGBTQ legislation pose challenges to sexual health initiatives. - **Stigma and Marginalization**: LGBTQ+ youth report feeling marginalized by abstinence-only curricula, leading to gaps in sexual health education. - **Privacy and Accuracy Concerns**: Issues surrounding the use of AI in sexual health apps, particularly regarding user data and medical claims. - **Rising STI Rates**: The U.S. is experiencing an epidemic of STIs, with a need for improved prevention and treatment strategies. - **Health Disparities**: Women face significant health disparities, spending more years in poor health compared to men. - **Side Effects of Medications**: Concerns regarding side effects from medications for erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation, such as nausea and dizziness. - **Access to Healthcare**: Despite advancements in telehealth, barriers to access remain, particularly for underserved populations who may face stigma or lack of resources. - **Misinformation Online**: Despite the prevalence of misinformation on digital platforms, young people seek serious consideration of their health concerns from providers. - **Venture Capital Gap**: Dr. Javaid faced challenges in raising venture capital in a male-dominated industry, reflecting broader issues of gender disparity in healthcare funding.