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title: "Sexual Anatomies and Sexual Health: Get Involved"
date: 2024-08-30T16:49:00-04:00
author: Laura Prieto
canonical_url: "https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/sexual-anatomies-and-sexual-health-get-involved"
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[Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# Sexual Anatomies and Sexual Health: Get Involved

![A group of people in a march. Many of them are wearing red t-shirts. Three people in the front are holding a red banner that says, "HIV Stigma Stops Here. Take the Pledge. HIVStigmaStopsWithMe.org."](data:image/png;base64,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) "[Minnesota AIDS Project / HIV Stigma Stops Here / Twin Cities Pride Parade](https://www.flickr.com/photos/diversey/9180874836/)" by Tony Webster/Flickr/Wikimedia [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en)

*Find opportunities to get involved in groups and organizations that advocate for sexual health and body positivity, including work to destigmatize STIs.*

[**InterACT**](https://interactadvocates.org/)

InterACT uses innovative legal and other strategies to advocate for the human rights of [intersex](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/intersex) children and infants, who are often subjected to unnecessary genital surgery without their choice and their rights being considered. They focus on developing policy and legal advocacy, empowering youth as leaders and advocates, and ensuring that intersex voices are present in the media. They also offer ways for people to get involved in intersex advocacy.

[**National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA)**](https://naafa.org/)

The National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA) is a non-profit, all volunteer, fat rights organization dedicated to protecting the rights and improving the quality of life for fat people. NAAFA uses its influence and reputation to demand strategic improvements in policies and practices that impact fat people.

[**SisterLove, Inc.**](https://www.sisterlove.org/)

Sister Love, Inc. is a sexual and reproductive health and justice organization dedicated to the health and wellness of Black women, femmes, and gender nonconforming persons. They provide preventative education to address HIV and other STIs, conduct research to promote health equity, and advocate for youth and women affected by HIV/AIDS and other forms of reproductive oppression.

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## Dealing with Infertility

ES describes her journey of infertility as she and her husband tried to get pregnant and a painful procedure with a male doctor while seeking a diagnosis.

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ES describes her journey of infertility as she and her husband tried to get pregnant and a painful procedure with a male doctor while seeking a diagnosis.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-dealing-with-infertility)

[Stories & ConversationsRead

## Nature Does Not Work on Our Time Clock

Kathleen shares her story of struggling with infertility. She discusses coming to terms with the reality that they may not have a child of their own but remains hopeful.

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Kathleen shares her story of struggling with infertility. She discusses coming to terms with the reality that they may not have a child of their own but remains hopeful.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-nature-does-not-work-on-our-time-clock)

[Stories & ConversationsRead

## Learning the Hard Way that Science Has Not Outsmarted Mother Nature

Miriam shares her story of delaying motherhood untile age 40 and being failed by the reproductive technologies that so many people encouraged her to utilize.

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Miriam shares her story of delaying motherhood untile age 40 and being failed by the reproductive technologies that so many people encouraged her to utilize.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-learning-the-hard-way-that-science-has-not-outsmarted-mother-nature)

[Stories & ConversationsRead

## Healing From Years of Infertility and Loss

A woman shares her six year journey with infertility, including attempts to become pregnant through IUI and IVF. After several losses, she had a daughter via IVF using a donor egg.

![Woman giving child birth in maternity hospital, focus on midwife](data:image/png;base64,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)

A woman shares her six year journey with infertility, including attempts to become pregnant through IUI and IVF. After several losses, she had a daughter via IVF using a donor egg.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-healing-from-years-of-infertility-and-loss)

[ResourcesRead

## Beautiful Cervix Project

Cervix Galleries shows the wide range of ways that a cervix can look

![Anatomy](data:image/png;base64,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)

Cervix Galleries shows the wide range of ways that a cervix can look](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/beautiful-cervix-project)

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## Busting Vaginal Myths

Jen Gunter on how female anatomy has been weaponized and how to end myths about our health and sexuality

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Jen Gunter on how female anatomy has been weaponized and how to end myths about our health and sexuality](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/busting-vaginal-myths)

[Stories & ConversationsWatch

## Finding the Right Treatment for Endometriosis

HG discusses treatments for endometriosis, emphasizing the importance of correct diagnosis and treatment and holistic aftercare.

![My Story: Finding the Right Treatment for Endometriosis](data:image/png;base64,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)

HG discusses treatments for endometriosis, emphasizing the importance of correct diagnosis and treatment and holistic aftercare.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-finding-the-right-treatment-for-endometriosis)

[ResourcesRead

## Decoding Vaginismus

This nonjudgmental article offers information on what causes vaginismus, helpful language for speaking with doctors, possible treatments, and more.

![A medical model of a vagina with vaginismus and one without](data:image/png;base64,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)

This nonjudgmental article offers information on what causes vaginismus, helpful language for speaking with doctors, possible treatments, and more.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/decoding-vaginismus)