by Snowflake

Created on: May 27, 2007

Most, if not all, adults desire a healthy, happy, and rewarding sex life. Sexual health is a state of well-being as we enjoy and experience our sexuality physically, emotionally, psychologically, spiritually, socially, and culturally.

SEX refers to the biological characteristics (reproductive organs and their functions) that differentiate human beings as being either male or female. In broader terms and in general use in many settings, SEX is often used to refer to "sexual activity".

SEXUALITY is a central part of being human. It involves your attitudes towards sex and intimacy, your sexual desires, and your ability to fulfill your desires. Sexuality encompasses the concepts of sex, gender identities and roles, sexual orientation and preference, intimacy, pleasure, eroticism, and reproduction. Sexual satisfaction is important and necessary for both men and women.
Our sexuality determines how we feel about the following things:
* Our body and how it works
* Our biological sex and gender (biological, social, and legal status as male or
female
* Our gender identity (feelings about our gender)
* Gender roles
* Our sexual orientation (straight, gay, or bisexual)
* Our values about life, love, and the people in our lives
* Eroticism, Intimacy, and Pleasure
* Reproduction

Sexuality is experienced and expressed in thoughts, fantasies, desires, beliefs, attitudes, values, behavior, roles, and relationships. The experience and expression of sexuality is influenced by the interaction of physical, emotional, psychological, social, economic, political, cultural, ethical, moral, legal, religious, and spiritual factors.

SEXUAL HEALTH is not merely the absence of disease or dysfunction; it is a state of well-being related to our sexuality. It encompasses physical, emotional, psychological, spiritual, societal, and cultural aspects of sexuality. In order to make healthy and responsible choices about sex, you need to continuously seek out accurate and reliable information about sex and sexuality. Learning about issues related to the concepts of sexuality will make you more likely to feel good about yourself, allowing you to make the healthiest and the best possible choices for yourself, your sexual partner(s), and your future. Sexual health is best exemplified by voluntary and responsible sexual expressions and acts that enrich both you as an individual and your social life. You need to respect yourself and other people and take good care of your body in order to maintain good sexual health.

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