Sexual Health

Dr. Laurie L. Ray, assistant professor (clinical track) at Emory University, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, in Atlanta, Georgia and Editorial Board Member for Women’s Healthcare: A Clinical Journal for NPs, discusses how women’s health nurse practitioners can stay up to date on reproductive and sexual health issues. Find links to resources here.

From the Journal

Male Sexual and Reproductive Health: Role of Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner

The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) affirms the right of all individuals to quality, evidence-based…

Clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of Mycoplasma genitalium

In 2015, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that Mycoplasma genitalium was a public health threat.1 Other…

sexual health assessment with pregnant woman

Improving perinatal sexual health assessment: PLISSIT model implementation

Pregnant persons have reported low sexual satisfaction, and sexual dysfunction has been measured in up to 91% of pregnant women.1…

providing care for Orthodox Jewish women patients

Providing culturally sensitive evidence-based care for Orthodox Jewish women

Orthodox Jewish tradition requires married women to abstain from physical intimacy with their husbands whenever they begin a menstrual flow,…

Current barriers to LARC removal: Threats to reproductive autonomy

A major development in women’s health is the increasing popularity of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs), which refer to intrauterine devices…

Emergency Contraception Update

Despite increases in availability Emergency Contraception (EC) remains an underutilized method of pregnancy prevention.

Construction of a vaginal simulation model for pelvic health education

Development of a Vaginal Simulation Model for Virtual Teaching of Pelvic Health

Inspiration for this design was the move from in-person to virtual teaching necessitated by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Vaginal Estrogen: An Option to be Considered for Postmenopausal Women

Despite the fear and negativity surrounding the use of vaginal estrogen, it is safe and effective for the treatment of vaginal dryness in most postmenopausal women.

What is Sexual and Reproductive Health Equity and Why Does it Matter for Nurse Practitioners?

To fully meet patients’ needs, provide compassionate care that helps our patients thrive, and to create the best health outcomes possible, it is important to make SRHE a priority in our practice.

Highlights of Updated Recommendations in the 2021 CDC Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines

The 2021 guidelines include updated recommendations for treatment of Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and Mycoplasma genitalium, and alternative treatment options for bacterial vaginosis (BV).

Enabling Healthy Sexuality and Intimacy for Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Sexuality education is often avoided in youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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CDC recommendations for providing quality STD clinical services

Many STD infections are asymptomatic, so access to screening is essential.

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PrEP for women: An update for healthcare providers

PrEP use among women has the potential to reduce new HIV infections by 61% (with ≥ 75% adherence), yet less than 10% of men and women who are “behaviorally indicated for PrEP” are utilizing this important prevention tool.