HealthyWomen and the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP) recently commissioned a survey designed to explore women's attitudes and behaviors regarding their sexual health. Results showed that 70 percent of women report having experienced a sexual health issue, of which 22 percent felt very or extremely concerned. The survey also found that many women claim they would be comfortable talking to a health care provider about a sexual health issue, but less than one-fifth (18 percent) actually visited their doctor when they experienced one.

To help women learn more about healthy female sexuality and encourage them to talk about issues they may have, HealthyWomen and ARHP have joined forces to develop a new educational campaign titled, "Sex and a Healthier You." The campaign seeks to provide accurate information and advance positive sexual health messages by raising awareness about sexual function as a natural and valued aspect of women's lives. Additionally, the program aims to increase the level of meaningful and effective communication between women and their health care providers and women and their partners.

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About ARHP
The Association of Reproductive Health Professionals is a non-profit membership association comprised of highly qualified and committed experts in reproductive health. Its members are professionals who provide reproductive health services and education, conduct reproductive health research, and influence reproductive health policy, and they include physicians, advanced practice clinicians (nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and physician assistants), researchers, educators, pharmacists, and other professionals in reproductive health. The organization reaches this broad range of health care professionals both in the US and abroad with education and information about reproductive health science, practice, and policy. For more information, visit www.arhp.org.