Sexual health

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The World Health Organization, WHO, defines sexual health as a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being related to sexuality.

It does not just mean the absence of an illness or dysfunction.

Sexual and reproductive health go hand in hand.  Good sexual and reproductive health means:

  • ability to enjoy sex that satisfies all parties
  • possibility of not being subjected to sexual abuse
  • protection from sexually transmitted diseases
  • successful pregnancy planning
  • access to safe pregnancies and births