This is the most recent NCSH quarterly social media campaign, which includes sample sexual health content that you can use and/or adapt for your digital and social media channels. We have formatted this content for Twitter, but it can be adapted for Facebook as well. The campaign contains three parts:
Part 1: Since this quarter kicks off summer, our theme for this campaign is Hot, Healthy, & Ready! This theme will focus on all the exciting adventures and personal growth that summer represents for so many, such as trying new things, learning about our bodies, exploring our sexuality, and starting new connections and relationships. The posts provide messages and tools to build confidence and prepare the public for a season of fun, healthy, and satisfying experiences.
Part 2: This features sample tweets in support of key health observances, holidays, and other cultural milestones that will be taking place over the next three months.
Part 3: This section includes social media graphics to accompany Parts 1 and 2. This part of the document contains links to graphics on Canva which are designed for Instagram but can be reformatted for other social media sites if desired.
The key observances for this quarter include:
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#TalkingIsPower Month (May)
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Sex Ed for All Month (May)
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Hepatitis Awareness Month (May)
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Mental Health Awareness Month (May)
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National Adolescent Health Month (previously National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month)
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Mother’s Day (May 12)
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National Women’s Health Week (May 12-18)
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National Women’s Check-Up Day (May 13)
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HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (May 18)
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National Hepatitis Testing Day (May 19)
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National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (May 19)
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Men's Health Month (June)
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PRIDE Month (June)
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HIV Long-Term Survivors Day (June 5)
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Men's Health Week (June 10-16)
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Father’s Day (June 16)
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National HIV Testing Day (June 27)
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National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month (July)
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4th of July (July 4)
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International Non-Binary People's Day (July 14)
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International BDSM Day (July 24)
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World Hepatitis Day (July 28)
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National Orgasm Day (July 31)
Here's a sample of what you can find in the full campaign:
- It can be hard to know what kind of lube you should use. If you have a vagina, here are 6 lube ingredients you might want to AVOID to keep your kitty purring: https://www.self.com/story/6-lube-ingredients-to-avoid
- Are you ready to commit,or should your summer lovin’ just stay a fling? Here are 10 questions to help you decide if you’re ready to commit or quit: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/rediscovering-love/201602/10-questions-help-you-tell-if-youre-ready-commit
- The more partners talk about sex, the more satisfying their sex lives. If you’re having problems opening up, @GottmanInst has ten practical tips on how to make it more comfortable.https://www.gottman.com/blog/how-to-feel-comfortable-expressing-sexual-desires-with-your-partner/
- #Hotgirlsummer tip: if you’re prone to yeast infections or bacterial vaginosis, take off your wet bathing suit asap! The moisture can cause yeast to grow faster and get out of balance. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/5019-vaginal-yeast-infection
