Sexual health
Sexual Health
Sexual health (/ˈsɛkʃuəl hɛlθ/) is a state of physical, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality. It requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence.
Etymology
The term "sexual health" is derived from the Latin "sexualis" meaning "relating to sex" and the Old English "hælth" meaning "wholeness, a being whole, sound or well."
Related Terms
- Sexuality: The way people experience and express themselves sexually. This involves biological, erotic, physical, emotional, social, or spiritual feelings and behaviors.
- Sexual intercourse: Also known as copulation or coitus, is typically the insertion and thrusting of the penis, usually when erect, into the vagina for sexual pleasure, reproduction, or both.
- Sexual reproduction: A type of reproduction that involves the combination of the genetic material of two individuals.
- Sexual orientation: An enduring pattern of romantic or sexual attraction to persons of the opposite sex or gender, the same sex or gender, or to both sexes or more than one gender.
- Sexual dysfunction: Difficulty experienced by an individual or a couple during any stage of a normal sexual activity, including physical pleasure, desire, preference, arousal or orgasm.
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI): An infection that is commonly spread by sexual activity, including vaginal intercourse, anal sex and oral sex.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sexual health
- Wikipedia's article - Sexual health
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