In brief
Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on sexual health here
Sex education
news
Sexual Health: The Importance of Communication and Information
Health Issues
The prevention of sexually transmitted infections, unintended pregnancies, and sexual violence are all public health issues. To address these issues, the “Sexual Health” program led by Santé publique France is based on the National Sexual Health Strategy: Agenda 2017–2030.
What is sexual...
What We Do
Promoting sexual health and providing sex education are among the key priorities of the national health strategy. Santé publique France plays a key role in this field through epidemiological and behavioral surveillance, prevention programs, and the development of innovative initiatives. These...
Data
Tools
Here you will find the resources (videos, TV commercials, radio spots) and prevention materials made available to healthcare professionals and the general public.
Publications
Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé Publique France.
2 publications
magazines/revues
Screening, Prevention, and Treatment of HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections: Challenges and Determinants - Weekly Epidemiological Bulletin, 2025, No. 19-20
article
Editorial. Social determinants must be at the heart of the national sexual health strategy
In relation to
Hepatitis B and D
thematic dossier
Viral liver infections can be very severe; hepatitis B and D are transmitted through sexual contact, blood, and from mother to fetus. Vaccination and screening are the cornerstones of prevention.
Hepatitis C
thematic dossier
Hepatitis C is a viral infection primarily transmitted through blood. Screening for the disease is crucial to ensuring that infected individuals receive the treatments that can now lead to a cure.
thematic dossier
Sexually transmitted infections
Les infections sexuellement transmissibles (IST) se transmettent principalement lors des rapports sexuels. Il existe de nombreux virus ou bactéries transmissibles de cette manière.
