Private and Practical: Reproductive Health Education for Young Couples Through On-Demand Services

Reproductive health is an important aspect in the life of married couples, especially newlyweds entering the early phase of marriage. Adequate knowledge about family planning, contraception, reproductive organ health, and healthy and safe sexual relations is essential to build a quality and prosperous family. Unfortunately, reproductive health education in Indonesia is still unevenly distributed, often hindered by cultural values, feelings of shame, and limited access to accurate information.

This is where on-demand health workers play a strategic role. On-demand health workers refer to doctors, midwives, nurses, or health counselors accessible through digital apps or platforms flexibly and privately. This service allows newlyweds to obtain reliable information and consultations without having to visit health facilities directly, which often makes them feel embarrassed or shy.

Through online consultations, couples can discuss various reproductive health issues, ranging from menstrual cycles, fertile periods, suitable contraceptive methods, to early detection of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Newlyweds can also receive information about healthy pregnancy, preparation for parenthood, and sexual education that supports respectful spousal relationships.

The main advantages of this service are time flexibility, privacy, and a more personal approach. With responsive on-demand health workers, couples can consult whenever they need, including outside working hours or when facing urgent problems. Furthermore, the education is provided with a non-judgmental approach and based on scientific evidence, making it easier for young couples who are still adapting to accept.

Some platforms even offer interactive digital learning modules, such as videos, quizzes, or articles tailored to the needs of newlyweds. This way, education becomes engaging and easily accessible anytime.

Studies show that digital-based reproductive health education can improve understanding and readiness of couples in starting family life. Couples who have access to the right information tend to be more open in communicating with each other and better prepared to make decisions related to reproductive health and family planning.

However, for this service to be optimal, synergy is needed among platform providers, professional health workers, and support from the government or marriage institutions. The quality of education, personal data security, and availability of services evenly across regions must be prioritized.

With a digital approach and on-demand health workers, reproductive health education is no longer a taboo issue. On the contrary, it becomes an important part of preparing for a healthy and harmonious family life for newlyweds in the modern era.