Get the facts on the health risks and benefits of sex, learn about sexuality, and improve the emotional connection and intimacy in your relationships with these resources:
This TRICARE webpage offers information about sexual health, prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS, access to reproductive health care and contraceptives, and prevention of sexual trauma.
Kinsey Institute FAQs and statistics
Get answers to common questions about sexuality, reproduction, and more from the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) overview
Read expert advice, learn about sexually transmitted infections—including herpes, HIV/AIDS, syphilis, and chlamydia—and review research from MedlinePlus.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) information and fact sheets
This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) web page explains sexually transmitted infections, testing, and ways to prevent the spread of infection.
Sexual dysfunction
Sexual dysfunction is common in many couple relationships, but help is available. Cleveland Clinic experts explore successful treatment methods including education, medication, and therapy.
Locate a sex therapist/counselor/educator
Use this directory from the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) to find AASECT-certified professionals.
Learn about military sexual trauma and the services available to Veterans from this VA webpage.
This VA webpage offers resources to help Veterans work on their relationship challenges, including relationship problems, intimate partner violence, parenting, and more.
This VA web page explains the Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP) and what you can do if intimate partner violence is affecting your relationship.
Learn about resources for LGBTQ+ Veterans, including patient care services, educational programs, and coffee socials on this VA web page.
Physical injury and intimacy: Managing relationship challenges and changes [PDF]
This fact sheet from the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress (CSTS) offers strategies for maintaining intimacy in sexual relationships, especially for Service Members diagnosed with combat-related physical injuries.
Reintegration and intimacy: Impact of invisible injuries [PDF]
When you return from deployment, you might experience PTSD or other emotional injuries. Learn how to improve intimacy in your relationships with tips from the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress (CSTS).
Each military branch also offers a range of resources on sex, sexuality, and intimacy topics: