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What Is the Military Doing About Sexual Trauma?
Advocates hail policy changes, but the military still must become a safer place to serve
What to Do If You’ve Been Sexually Assaulted in the Military
Here are some steps you can take if you’ve been sexually assaulted. You have rights — and you are not...
Surviving Sexual Assault and Harassment in the Marine Corps Made Me a Fierce Advocate for Change
The military can — and must — do better regarding military sexual trauma
Ready, Healthy & Able
The number of active-duty women in the military has grown exponentially in recent years and is expected to continue to increase.
Did you know?
- 17% of all active duty service members are women
- The number of active duty servicewomen is expected to increase by 18,000 women per year over the next decade
- Women are 28% more likely to leave the military than their male counterparts
But despite this increase in servicewomen, the military’s healthcare services are struggling to evolve and accommodate their unique needs. HealthyWomen’s Ready, Healthy & Able program aims to help address that problem and keep servicewomen healthy and fit for duty.
Health Topics
Learn how to address the unique health challenges facing women in the military
Reproductive Health
Everything about reproductive health — preventive health, fertility, sexual well-being, hygiene and more
Urological Health
From yeast infections to UTIs — learn how to identify and treat common urological issues
Mental Health
Learn how to care for your mental health, which is just as important as your physical health
General Health
Find tips to navigate the military health system and make your health a top priority
Gastrointestinal (GI)
More than just digestion, learn how your GI system affects your overall health.
Real Women, Real Stories
Read personal stories about the health journeys of servicewomen like you
Surviving Sexual Assault and Harassment in the Marine Corps Made Me a Fierce Advocate for Change
The military can — and must — do better regarding military sexual trauma
I Gave Birth During a Hurricane While My Husband Was Deployed to Afghanistan
Military spouses learn to be flexible, but I didn’t expect to change my birth plan so many times or for birth to be such a traumatic experience
Being A Queer Survivor of Sexual Assault in the Military Was Devastating — But It’s Made Me a Strong Advocate
I now focus on protecting and advancing the rights for the LGBTQ+ community as well as veterans and future service members
As a Military Spouse, I’m Working to Connect Communities
Military spouses and families of color can face unique challenges when we move to new locations. That’s why I created a network to help us better navigate our new stations.
En Español
Sobrevivir agresiones y acosamiento sexual en la infanterĂa de marina hizo que me convierta en una promotora de cambio decidida
Las fuerzas armadas pueden y deben hacer un mejor trabajo en lo que se refiere a traumas sexuales militares
Prepara tu bolsa de viaje para perĂodos menstruales
Cuando sales a una misiĂłn, entrenamiento o despliegue militar, no olvides hacer un plan para los perĂodos menstruales
En qué forma afecta tu cuerpo el SOP
El SOP afecta muchos sistemas corporales, no solo el sistema reproductivo
Tuve un parto durante un huracán mientras mi esposo estaba en un despliegue militar en Afganistán
Los cónyuges de militares aprenden a ser flexibles, pero no esperaba cambiar mi plan de parto tantas veces o que sea una experiencia tan traumática
