National Coalition for Sexual Health

What National Coalition for Sexual Health does

The National Coalition for Sexual Health (NCSH) is a U.S.-based nonprofit coalition founded in 2012 and operating under the umbrella of Altarum, a nonprofit health research organization. The coalition brings together over 50 leading health organizations — including the American Sexual Health Association, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and the Kinsey Institute — to advance sexual health and well-being through public education and healthcare-provider enablement. NCSH serves two primary audiences: the general public across age groups seeking accessible sexual health information, and healthcare providers seeking inclusive-care guidelines and clinical resources. Headcount is approximately 5 employees, with a small operational footprint concentrated in content production and coalition coordination.

NCSH's product portfolio is content-based and entirely free to end users. Core offerings include the Five Action Steps to Good Sexual Health (a practical roadmap), Take Charge of Your Sexual Health (a preventive services guide), the Own the Awk multimedia campaign targeting young adults (launched 2024), the In the Open video series, and provider-facing resources such as the Inclusive Sexual Health Services Guide, Clinician's Guide to Disability-Informed Care, and the Mpox Vaccine Promotion Materials Toolkit. Distribution is entirely digital — a WordPress-based website (nationalcoalitionforsexualhealth.org), dedicated microsites (fiveactionsteps, ncshguide, owntheawk), a weekly 'Sexual Health in the News' email digest, social channels (X/Twitter, Facebook, YouTube), and a Shareable Graphics Library. The platform is bilingual, with full Spanish-language resources under 'Recursos en Español.'

The business model is nonprofit grant and parent-subsidy funded rather than revenue-generating. All resources are distributed at no cost, with no pricing models, paying customers, or commercial contracts disclosed. NCSH has no proprietary technology stack, no API, no AI/ML capabilities, and no app presence. The technology base is a standard WordPress CMS with an accessibility-compliance overlay supporting WCAG 2.1. There are no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, or investor relationships. NCSH's strategic activity centers on continuous content and campaign development rather than scaling headcount, revenue, or market footprint.

Name

National Coalition for Sexual Health

Legal name

National Coalition for Sexual Health

Website

https://nationalcoalitionforsexualhealth.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The National Coalition for Sexual Health is a U.S. nonprofit coalition operating under Altarum, uniting 50+ health organizations to provide free, evidence-based sexual health education, preventive services guidance, and clinical resources to the general public and healthcare providers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Education

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Health & Health Equity Organizations (BPAGACAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sexual Health & Relationship Wellness Education (EDAAAHAM)

Keywords

• Sexual health education
• Public health resources
• Preventive health campaigns
• Healthcare provider training
• Health equity advocacy

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The National Coalition for Sexual Health is a non-profit coalition that develops and disseminates free sexual health education resources, action-step frameworks, consumer guides, awareness campaigns, and clinical guides for healthcare providers. It convenes more than 50 member organizations to advance sexual health and well-being across the United States through public awareness, patient and consumer education, and provider-facing clinical guidance.

Product overview

The National Coalition for Sexual Health operates a coalition-based platform offering multiple interconnected educational resources and tools rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include the Five Action Steps to Good Sexual Health (a practical roadmap with digital content), Take Charge of Your Sexual Health (preventive services guide), the Own the Awk Campaign (multimedia engagement campaign), and the In the Open Video Series. These are complemented by provider-facing resources such as the Inclusive Sexual Health Services Guide, clinical guides collection, and provider pocket cards. Additional products include the Sexual Health Quiz (interactive tool), COVID-19 and Sexual Health Fact Sheets, Mpox Vaccine Toolkit, Sexual Health in the News weekly digest, and a Shareable Graphics Library. Spanish-language resources are available through the Recursos en Español section. The organization does not offer a technical platform or API.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Five Action Steps to Good Sexual Health: A practical roadmap featuring tips and advice for achieving good sexual health, including tips, real-life scenarios, and conversation starters.
• Own the Awk
• Take Charge of Your Sexual Health

Products and services

• Take Charge of Your Sexual Health A free, downloadable consumer guide that helps individuals take proactive steps to protect and improve their sexual health, intended for general adult consumers in the United States.
• Five Action Steps to Good Sexual Health A flagship educational framework presenting five recommended preventive actions individuals can take to maintain good sexual health, distributed as a free downloadable resource.
• Own the Awk Campaign A public awareness campaign encouraging people to initiate awkward but important conversations about sexual health, supported by shareable social graphics and downloadable materials.
• In the Open Video Series A video-based educational series designed to prompt open conversations about sexual health, distributed to the general public via the NCSH website and YouTube channel.
• Provider Clinical Guides Collection A collection of clinical guides developed for U.S. healthcare providers, including an Inclusive Sexual Health Services guide, designed to help clinicians take sexual histories and deliver inclusive sexual health care.
• Sexual Health in the News (Weekly Digest) A free weekly email newsletter summarizing current news and developments related to sexual health, distributed to subscribers of the National Coalition for Sexual Health.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Scarleteen: Emerging player providing direct-to-youth sexual health education online. Comparable in digital-first delivery and inclusive content, but operates as a single organization rather than a coalition.
• Healthy Teen Network: Emerging player focused on adolescent sexual and reproductive health. Shares NCSH's educational mission but specializes in younger demographics and direct service delivery.

Direct peers

• SIECUS (Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S.): Direct peer advocating for comprehensive sexuality education at the policy and community level. Operates as a similar coalition-style nonprofit, providing educational resources and policy guidance on sexual health.
• Advocates for Youth: Direct peer nonprofit focused on sexual health education and youth advocacy. Overlaps with NCSH's youth-facing content (e.g., Own the Awk campaign) and provider training resources.
• National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association (NFPRHA): Direct peer association supporting the family planning provider network. Comparable in convening member organizations, providing provider resources, and advocating for preventive sexual health services.
• Guttmacher Institute: Direct peer conducting research and policy analysis on sexual and reproductive health. Comparable in serving policymakers, providers, and the public with evidence-based content, though more research-oriented.
• American Sexual Health Association (ASHA): Direct peer and NCSH member organization. ASHA is a longstanding nonprofit focused on sexual health education, STI prevention, and patient/provider resources, with significant overlap in target audience and content offerings.
• Planned Parenthood Federation of America: Direct peer and NCSH member organization. Provides sexual and reproductive health education, clinical services, and advocacy, with overlapping emphasis on preventive services and inclusive care for diverse populations.
• Kinsey Institute: Direct peer and NCSH member organization. Provides research and education on sexual health and behavior, with comparable emphasis on evidence-based sexual health content for broad audiences.

Broad incumbents

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Division of STD Prevention: Broad incumbent public health agency providing STI/STD prevention resources, clinical guidelines, and public education. Comparable in audience and subject matter, but operates as a federal agency with significantly broader mandate and resources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NCSH_
• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLhJ-Oyv3ibs0Oq4dXqOrph6gwIB3lOxMI
• Facebookfacebook.com/NCSH2012
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-coalition-for-sexual-health

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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