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  • Sexual Health Home
  • Definitions of Sexual Health
  • Characteristics of Sexually Healthy Adults
  • Resources

Related Topics

  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Family Planning
  • Sexual Violence Prevention
  • Adolescent Health
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Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division
651-201-5414
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Contact Info

Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division
651-201-5414
IDEPC Comment Form

Sexual Health Resources

Syphilis Is On the Rise
The CDC: STI Data and Statistics highlights the urgency of continuously increasing reported cases of syphilis nationwide, and in Minnesota (Syphilis Outbreak Response and Case Counts). Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease that if left untreated, can be harmful and cause serious long-term health consequences. All communities in Minnesota should be vigilant, recognize the presence of syphilis, and take steps to get the word out about screening and prevention. Learn more at Syphilis. 

MDH Resources

  • Sexual Health Promotion Factsheet (PDF)
  • Dear Colleague: Sexual Health Letter (PDF)
    October 2019

COVID-19 Resources

  • MATEC: COVID-19 Information for People with HIV in Minnesota
  • NYC Health: HIV: Undetectable Equals Untransmittable (U=U)
    See the safer sex and COVID-19 resource under the COVID-19 updates section.
  • NCSD: Sex and COVID-19
  • Oregon Health Authority: HIV Prevention
    Reference "Sex in the Time of COVID" resource on this page.
  • Circles of Sexuality: Dennis Dailey, Ph.D. (PDF)
  • WHO: Gender and Health
  • Integration of HIV and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Good Practice Guide
  • Advocates for Youth
  • Kaiser Family Foundation - Women's Health
  • Mayo Clinic - Sexual Health Basics
  • MN Family Planning and STD Hotline
  • U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, MedlinePlus - Sexual Health
  • WHO: Sexual Health

STI Awareness Month

April is sexually transmitted disease/infection (STD/STI) month the United States. STIs are treatable, and many are curable. STIs are common, visit STI Statistics for Minnesota-specific data. However, many STIs are asymptomatic, so many people do not get tested. STD/STI Awareness month is a great opportunity to get the word out about getting tested and treated. The resources below may be used during STI Awareness Month.

  • American Sexual Health Association: STI Awareness Month
  • CDC: About STI Awareness Week
  • CDC: STI Awareness Week- General Resources
  • CDC: STI Awareness Week- Toolkit
  • Ohio University: Guide to Sexually Transmitted Disease for College Students
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Last Updated: 03/03/2025

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