Sexual health medicine involves a wide range of preventative and treatment measures, including the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and related conditions; genital pain and sexual dysfunction; reproductive health including contraception; genital dermatology (skin care); and care of sexual assault victims.

Actors involved with Los Angeles' pornographic film industry will be required to wear condoms during filming, following a new law signed off on Monday by LA mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.