Sexual health

Santé publique France focuses in particular on four areas of sexual health: sexually transmitted infections, including HIV; contraception; combating discrimination; and violence.

Our missions

  • Monitoring conditions related to sexual health

  • Studying behaviors related to sexual health

  • Testing new prevention approaches

  • Educate all audiences and encourage the adoption of health-promoting behaviors

Tools

Here you will find the resources (videos, TV commercials, radio spots) and prevention materials made available to healthcare professionals and the general public.

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Question: Sexually Transmitted Infections

This brochure provides an overview of various sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including symptoms, treatment, prevention, screening, and advice. This document is intended for adults.

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Question: Contraception

Condoms, IUDs (intrauterine devices), implants, birth control pills... This document outlines various methods of contraception to help you choose the one that best suits your needs. It also...

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Questions from Teens Ages 11–14

This brochure on sexual health is intended for adolescents aged 11 to 14. The document was developed based on questions raised by adolescents. It aims to inform and empower middle school students...

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Resources on sexual health for young people

This 2025 catalog presents sexual health resources produced by Santé publique France for young people.

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OnSexprime.fr: Bodies, relationships, pleasure... answers to the questions ...

Poster for the OnSEXprime initiative featuring a QR code that links directly to the onsexprime.fr website. This document is intended for young people.

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Remote Healthcare Assistance: Useful Contacts

A brochure listing the phone numbers and websites of the 17 health helplines supported by Santé publique France, along with a brief description of each service, the helpline’s hours of operation,...

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Sexuality: Understanding It, Talking About It. Braille version

An informational brochure on sexuality for adults, available in Braille and in an easy-to-understand format. It covers all aspects of sexuality: the body, emotions, desire, pleasure, respect for...

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Sexuality: Understanding It and Talking About It

An informational brochure on sexuality intended for adults, accessible to all audiences, featuring large print and easy-to-understand language. Also available in Braille. Covers all aspects of...

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The first gynecological visit

Because young women often dread their first gynecological exam, the Sparadrap Association, with support from the Adosen Health Prevention Association, MGEN, and Santé publique France, has produced...

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Are condoms the best way to prevent STIs?

Published on December 1, 2024, this poster encourages people to visit the QuestionSexualite.fr website to learn more about condoms. Tagline: "Are condoms the best protection against STIs?" This...

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How much does an STI screening cost?

Published on December 1, 2024, this poster outlines the conditions under which free testing is available for HIV and four other STIs (chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and hepatitis B). Tagline:...

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Abortion [40x60 cm poster]

Published in conjunction with Sexual Health Week 2024, this poster encourages people to visit the QuestionSexualite.fr website to learn more about abortion. Tagline: "I want to have an abortion....

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Free PrEP [40x60cm Poster]

This poster outlines the eligibility criteria for free PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis), a preventive treatment for HIV intended for HIV-negative individuals that helps prevent infection. Tagline:...

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Free Condoms [40x60cm Poster]

Published in conjunction with Sexual Health Week 2023, this poster explains the conditions under which condoms are available free of charge to people under 26. Tagline: "How much do condoms cost?"...

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Resources on sexual health for non-English-speaking populations

This 2024 catalog presents sexual health resources produced by Santé publique France for non-French-speaking populations—that is, people who live in France but whose first language is not French.

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Resources on sexual health for the general public

This 2024 catalog presents sexual health resources produced by Santé publique France for the general public.

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HIV Test [40x60cm Poster]

Published in conjunction with Sexual Health Week 2023, this poster explains the conditions under which HIV testing is free. Tagline: "How much does an HIV test cost?" This document is intended for...

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Awa's Fears

This photo story was created in partnership with the organization Vers Paris sans sida to raise awareness about PrEP. This resource is intended for people from sub-Saharan Africa.

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The Sex Strike

This photo story was created in partnership with the organization Vers Paris sans sida to raise awareness about HIV testing. It is intended for people from sub-Saharan Africa.

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The Mystery of Bintou

This photo essay was created in partnership with the organization Vers Paris sans sida to raise awareness about TasP. This resource is intended for people from sub-Saharan Africa.

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Small Business [40x60 cm Poster]

Published in conjunction with Sexual Health Week 2023, this poster encourages people to visit the QuestionSexualite.fr website to learn about Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP), an emergency...

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Free Emergency Contraception [40x60cm Poster]

Published in conjunction with Sexual Health Week 2023, this poster explains the conditions under which emergency contraception is available free of charge. Tagline: "How much does emergency...

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HIV Self-Test [40x60cm Poster]

Published in conjunction with Sexual Health Week 2023, this poster encourages people to visit the QuestionSexualite.fr website to learn more about HIV self-tests. Tagline: "How can I find out...

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Choosing a Contraceptive Method [40x60 cm Poster]

Published in conjunction with Sexual Health Week 2023, this poster encourages people to visit the QuestionSexualite.fr website to learn about all methods of contraception. Tagline: "What’s the...

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Consent [40x60cm Poster]

Published in conjunction with Sexual Health Week 2023, this poster encourages people to visit the QuestionSexualite.fr website to learn more about consent. Tagline: "How do you know if she always...

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Emergency Contraception [40x60cm Poster]

Published in conjunction with Sexual Health Week 2023, this poster encourages people to visit the QuestionSexualite.fr website to find answers to all their questions about emergency contraception....

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HIV and STI Testing [40x60cm Poster]

Published in conjunction with Sexual Health Week 2023, this poster encourages people to visit the QuestionSexualite.fr website to learn about free HIV and STI testing. Tagline: "How can I get...

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Pain During Sex [40x60cm Poster]

Published in conjunction with Sexual Health Week 2023, this poster encourages people to visit the QuestionSexualite.fr website to learn more about dyspareunia, or pain associated with penetration....

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Missed Pill [40x60cm Poster]

Published in conjunction with Sexual Health Week 2023, this poster encourages people to visit the QuestionSexualite.fr website to learn more about contraception. Tagline: “I forgot to take my...

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Erectile Dysfunction [40x60cm Poster]

Published in conjunction with Sexual Health Week 2023, this poster encourages people to visit the QuestionSexualite.fr website to learn more about erectile dysfunction. Tagline: "I'm having...

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PrEP [40x60 cm poster]

Published in conjunction with Sexual Health Week 2023, this poster encourages people to visit the QuestionSexualite.fr website to learn about Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), a preventive...

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HIV Prevention [40x60cm Poster]

Published in conjunction with Sexual Health Week 2023, this poster encourages people to visit the QuestionSexualite.fr website to learn about ways to protect themselves against HIV. Tagline: "What...

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TasP [40x60 cm poster]

Published in conjunction with Sexual Health Week 2023, this poster encourages people to visit the QuestionSexualite.fr website to learn about Treatment as Prevention (TasP)—antiretroviral...

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Rape [40x60cm Poster]

Published in conjunction with Sexual Health Week 2023, this poster encourages people to visit the QuestionSexualite.fr website to learn more about sexual violence. Tagline: "He’s forcing me to...

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STI Vaccines [40x60 cm Poster]

Published in conjunction with Sexual Health Week 2023, this poster encourages people to visit the QuestionSexualite.fr website to find out whether vaccines can protect against STIs. Tagline: "Are...

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Are you sure you know everything there is to know about HIV and AIDS?

This brochure provides information on how the virus is transmitted and how to protect yourself so that you can enjoy a satisfying, independent, and safe sex life. It also covers other sexually...

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Discussing sexuality and sexual health with migrants

Sexual health is an integral part of overall health, and this topic should be discussed with everyone who consults a healthcare professional. Developed in collaboration with the French Society for...

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What should you do if you miss a pill? You need to act quickly

The "What to Do If You Miss a Pill" card is designed to facilitate communication between healthcare providers and their patients. It outlines the steps to take if a pill is missed. Healthcare...

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Instructions for Using the Female Condom

This small brochure explains, using illustrations with simple and clear captions, how to put on and use a female condom. This document is intended for adults.