In this first-of-its-kind guide, educators and adult allies can learn what it takes to design a sexual health program for American Muslim young women and find useful steps on how to do so in a way that is accurate and comprehensive while still taking into consideration their cultural and religious context. Based on three years of fieldwork, this toolkit is a product of our pioneering sexual health peer education program for Muslim college women. This comprehensive guide includes information on current research and best practices, suggested components of a sexual health program geared toward Muslim youth, brainstorming worksheets for small group work, and much more!

Tags: Comprehensive Sex Education, Menstruation & puberty, Muslims & Sex Ed, RAHIM, Sexual Decision Making

This guide offers important background information and practical steps for parents who want to have conversations about sex, relationships, and expectations with their kids: either in addition to health education class in school, or in place of it. While we do promote a developmental approach and starting these conversations with children as young as 3, parents of pre-teens and teens may find this guide most helpful and relevant. This guide offers 4 easy steps through the acronym OPEN, which stands for: Openly Communicate, Provide Information, Encourage Questions, and Normalize Puberty & Sex. A must-read for all parents.

Tags: Comprehensive Sex Education, Menstruation & puberty, Muslims & Sex Ed, RAHIM, Sexual Decision Making

A research paper in ACCESS Health journal evaluating the results of HEART’s sexual and reproductive health programming in Southeast Michigan, in partnership with ACCESS Community Center.

Tags: Comprehensive Sex Education, Muslims & Sex Ed, RAHIM

Pelvic floor dysfunction is an umbrella term for a variety of disorders that occur when pelvic floor muscles and ligaments are impaired. This brief guide provides support to individuals who may be navigating pelvic floor dysfunction and aren't sure where to go for more information and support.

Tags: Advocacy, Pelvic Health, RAHIM, reproductive rights, sexual health

This guide was developed to support individuals with taking care of themselves and their communities. While it was initially published in May 2020 during Ramadan, the information in this guide is applicable beyond this one month.

Tags: Healing, Mental Health, RAHIM

This HEART to Heart video gives foundational and practical information about maternal nutrition practices. To view the accompanying handout, please click on the "Learn More" button below.

Tags: Maternal Health, Muslims & Sex Ed, RAHIM