Welcome
Thank you so much for joining this very important conversation.
Human beings are whole people, many of whom have sex, experience pleasure or pain, try to get pregnant, get pregnant, have miscarriages, have abortions, experience sexual trauma, etc… The ways that we engage or choose not to engage with our sexual selves can impact and/ or be impacted by a wide array of other health issues. This is why it is so critical that, as health professionals, we educate ourselves to understand how sexual and reproductive health intersects with our work. It does not matter if your specialty is in obstetrics or geriatrics, urology or neurology; sexual and reproductive health is an integral component of every person’s overall health and well-being and, therefore, impacts the lives of all of your patients. This means that every nurse should have access to accurate and unbiased information about the full spectrum of sexual and reproductive healthcare. These topics must no longer be treated as taboo or controversial; being well-informed about sexual and reproductive health is simply good practice. This is why we created a safe space where you can ask questions, share resources, and learn from other providers.
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Stories from the Field
In order to get the conversation started we asked some of our staff and members, "How does sexual and reproductive health show up in your life and your work"? We were especially interested in hearing about that "aha" moment when the connection really clicked for them. Below you will find some of their stories.
Do you have a story you would like to share?
We invite you to join this rich conversation about sex, justice, pleasure, and health with other nurses and nursing students. Learning about the full spectrum of sexual and reproductive health is relevant and useful for everyone in the nursing profession. So, how does sexual and reproductive health show up in your life and your work? We are especially interested in hearing about that "aha" moment when the connection really clicked for you.
Nurses, do you have questions about SRH and your practice that you have been too ashamed or afraid to ask?
All nurses deserve access to accurate information and training in sexual and reproductive healthcare, including abortion care, so when the times comes we can confidently provide the care and support our patients need.