Sexual Health

The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) definition of sexual health is “A state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being related to sexuality; not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. 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, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. For sexual health to be attained and maintained, the sexual rights of all persons must be protected, respected and fulfilled”.

Source

London Health Observatory

See also

• Reproductive Category:Health
• Reproductive Rights
• Sexually transmitted diseases
• Sexual Health: Medline Plus
• Sexual Health: WHO
• Sexual Health: Disease Control Priorities Project
• Promotion of Sexual Health- Recommendations for Action: PAHO/WHO
• Reproductive and Sexual Health: UNESCO, Bangkok
• The Right to Reproductive and Sexual Health: UN
• Sexual Health Network
• Sexual Health: NHS, UK
• International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health