Sexual Health
The World Health Organization defines sexual health as a state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination, and violence.
Camming is the safest form of sex work and Chaturbate is proud to provide a platform that allows broadcasters to safely to explore themselves and connect with individuals from around the world. However, when camming with partners and friends, be sure to use safe sex practices and contraception methods to protect yourself and partners from sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancy. For more information on sexual health see the resources below:
The World Association for Sexual Health
Sex Positivity and Healthy Sexual Exploration
Chaturbate believes in sex and body positivity, and we want to continue to cultivate a space where people feel empowered to explore their sexual desires and fantasies in safe and consensual ways. Safe sexual exploration requires consent, and that participants have a clear head and understand the differences between reality and fantasy. For a community-engaged exploration of your sexuality and sexual health, see:
Kinkly.com has webinars on safe sex, kink, BDSM, and sex toy use.
For guidance and information regarding inclusive safe sex practices, see:
HealthLine (LGBTQIA Safe Sex Guide)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
For global information on STDs and prevention, see the World Health Organizations fact page on Sexually Transmitted Infections.
For more information on preventing HIV infection, access social services and prevention programs from Be in the KNOW. For Romania specifically, check the resources available on Open Counseling and in Colombia see Profamilia.
Sex Trafficking Help
While many people around the world choose sex work every day of their own volition, unfortunately, some are tricked or even forced into sex work. Sex trafficking, a particular form of human trafficking, is defined as the use of force and/or manipulation to coerce people into performing sexual labor. Traffickers prey on people in highly vulnerable situations and use false promises of well-paying jobs and safe conditions to lure individuals into sex work. While people of all genders, races, and nationalities are trafficked, people who are new migrants, undocumented, homeless, young runaways, or who have substance abuse and/or mental health issues face risk factors that make them especially vulnerable to trafficking.
For myths, facts, and statistics about trafficking, or if you are unsure if you are in a trafficking situation, see the Polaris Organization.
If you or anyone you know is being forced to work or perform sexual services against their will in the US, please contact Safe Horizons.
In the US, you can also call the 24-hour hotline (llámenos para ayudarle) 1-800-621-HOPE or the National Human Trafficking Hotline, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-888-373-7888 or SMS: 233733 (Text "HELP" or "INFO"). Their advocates speak more than 200 languages.
In the UK, contact the Modern Slavery Hotline. See the European Commission's national human trafficking hotlines for Europe and the Global Modern Slavery Directory for other international support resources.