Sexual health challenges emerge in digital spaces and clinical settings

Healthcare providers and organizations are addressing growing challenges in sexual and reproductive health access across Latin America, focusing on digital misinformation and systemic barriers for marginalized groups.

In Mexico, the rise of social media platforms like TikTok has created a significant challenge for sexual health education. While these platforms are major information sources for younger generations, an analysis in AJOG Global Reports found that many videos regarding oral contraceptives are produced by users without medical training, resulting in low reliability. Experts note that content from medical professionals often receives less engagement than influencer-led videos. In response, the NGO M de Mujer has launched initiatives to provide evidence-based information to adolescents and women to combat viral myths.

In Chile, transgender men face significant hurdles in accessing gynecological care. A study by Corporación Miles found that approximately 70% of health professionals in the Chilean public system admit to being unfamiliar with HPV and cervical cancer screening protocols specifically for transmasculine individuals. The report highlights a lack of specific protocols and insufficient training in gender diversity during undergraduate medical education, often leaving the quality of care dependent on the individual sensitivity of the practitioner rather than standardized medical practice.