Sexual Health

What is Sexual Health?

Sexual health refers to a state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being related to sexuality. It involves understanding one's body, making informed choices, and maintaining healthy relationships. Sexual health is not merely the absence of disease but a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships (World Health Organization, 2019). Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences (Gruskin et al., 2019).

Components of Sexual Health

  • Knowledge: Understanding human anatomy, reproduction, and sexual behavior.

  • Consent: Recognizing the importance of mutual agreement in sexual activities.

  • Respect: Valuing oneself and others in relationships.

  • Safety: Practicing safe sex to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancies.

References

Gruskin, S., Yadav, V., Castellanos-Usigli, A., Khizanishvili, G., & Kismödi, E. (2019). Sexual health, sexual rights and sexual pleasure: meaningfully engaging the perfect triangle. Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters, 27(1), 29-40.

World Health Organization. (2019). Sexual health. Retrieved from https://www.who.int/health-topics/sexual-health#tab=tab_1