For decades, heavy-duty trucking has been seen as a man’s world. Yet more and more women are getting behind the wheel and logging thousands of miles across America’s highways. According to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), the number of female drivers continues to rise—making it necessary to address a topic rarely discussed: women’s sexual health on the road.

Life on the highway brings unique challenges. Long driving hours, irregular sleep schedules, and limited access to medical care can directly affect sexual and reproductive health. Common issues include menstrual irregularities, urinary or vaginal infections, and the lack of private spaces for proper hygiene.

Beyond physical health, personal safety is also a concern. Isolation, long stretches away from home, and the risk of harassment or sexual violence increase vulnerability—factors that must be considered as part of women’s overall well-being in the trucking industry.

To protect their sexual health on the road, women drivers can take preventive measures:

• Hygiene on the go: carry a personal kit with neutral soap, feminine wipes, and extra underwear.

• Regular check-ups: include gynecological exams and STI screenings, even if working far from home.

• Contraceptive care: consult with a doctor to choose the safest and most practical method for long trips.

• Rest and balanced nutrition: fatigue and poor diet also impact hormonal balance and sexual health.

Discussing female sexuality in trucking means breaking down two barriers at once: the historic machismo in the industry and the cultural silence around women’s intimate health. Addressing these needs is not about creating differences—it is about ensuring fair and healthy conditions for all professionals on the road.

Female truckers are no longer an exception—they are an essential and growing part of the workforce. Supporting their sexual and reproductive health is not only a medical issue, but also a matter of respect and equity. Just as brakes, tires, and lights must be kept in top condition for safety, so too should the overall health—including sexual health—of the women and men who keep the economy moving day and night.