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What is Sexual health?
Sexuality is a big part of being human. Love, affection and sexual intimacy all play a role in healthy relationships. They also contribute to your sense of well-being. A number of disorders can affect the ability to have or enjoy sex, including erectile dysfunction and female sexual problems. Concerns about infertility or fear of unplanned pregnancy can also come into play. In addition, a number of diseases and disorders affect sexual health. These include sexually transmitted diseases and cancer. In men, treatment of prostate cancer can cause erectile dysfunction. In women, cervical, uterine, vaginal, vulvar or ovarian cancer may have sexual effects.
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Sexual health information from trusted sources:
Female sexual dysfunction
If sexual problems are undermining your relationship or disrupting your peace of mind, make an appointment with your doctor for evaluation. Read more on
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Sexual Health
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CDC - Sexual Health
Sexual health is a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, ... Read more on
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Sexuality - About Sexual Pleasure and Sexual Health
Mar 3, 2011 ... A comprehensive and friendly guide to sex, sexuality, and sexual health. Get answers to your sexual health questions, sex tips and ... Read more on
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WHO | Sexual health
Sexual health is a state of physical, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality. It requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and ... Read more on
www.who.int
Sex & Relationships - WebMD - Better information. Better health.
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Reproductive health - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
According to the WHO, "Reproductive and sexual ill-health accounts for 20% of the global burden of ill-health for women, and 14% for men." ... Read more on
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Sexual Health
Nov 2, 2010 ... If you are HIV-positive and your partner is HIV-negative, keep in mind there are sexual activities that you can engage in and still be safe. ... Read more on
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Sexual Health, Teen
During your teens you become sexually mature. If you're a girl, you develop breasts and begin to get your period. If you're a boy, your penis and testicles become larger. If you have sex, you could get pregnant or get someone pregnant. Whether you choose to have sex or not, it is a good idea to know about safe sex and how sex affects your health. Besides pregnancy, having sex puts you at risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease, such as herpes or genital warts, or HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. The only way to be completely safe is not to have sex. If you choose to have sex, however, latex condoms are the best protection against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Condoms are also a form of birth control to help prevent pregnancy.
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Sexual health clinics
If you need advice and support with a sexual health matter or you have a problem with your urinary system, you can either see your GP or make an appointment to visit your local sexual health clinic.
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Homeless Health Concerns
Poor health can contribute to being homeless, and being homeless can lead to poor health. Limited access to health care can make it worse. That's why the health of homeless people in the United States is worse than that of the general population. Common health problems include Many homeless women are victims of domestic or sexual abuse. Homeless children have high rates of emotional and behavioral problems, often from having witnessed abuse.
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Reproductive Health
Both the male and female reproductive systems play a role in pregnancy. Problems with these systems can affect fertility and the ability to have children. There are many such problems in men and women. Reproductive health problems can also be harmful to overall health and impair a person's ability to enjoy a sexual relationship. Your reproductive health is influenced by many factors. These include your age, lifestyle, habits, genetics, use of medicines and exposure to chemicals in the environment. Many problems of the reproductive system can be corrected.
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Sexual Assault
Sexual assault is also known as rape. It is when you are forced to have sex or perform sexual acts against your will. Some people feel that rape is a crime of passion. This means that the attacker felt some kind of love for you and felt that they could not stop themselves. But, this is not true. Rape is a crime of violence caused by the attackers need for power and control. A rape can be done by someone you know, like a date or a relative, or by a stranger. Men or women of all ages may be rape victims. It usually happens to women, but can also happen to men and to children. Most rapes are well planned but happen without warning to the victim.
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Rape
Rape happens when a person has sex that he or she didn't agree to. It includes intercourse in the vagina, anus or mouth. Sometimes it happens when one person forces another to have sex. Sometimes this involves violence. It can also happen when the victim can't think clearly due to drugs or alcohol. Rape is a felony offense. This means it is one of the worst crimes a person can commit. Rape can happen to men, women or children. It causes both physical and emotional harm. If you have been raped, it's important to get away as fast as you can. Then call 911 or the police or get to the nearest hospital.
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Staying Healthy
Many factors affect your health. Some you cannot control, such as your genetic makeup or your age. But you can make changes to your lifestyle. By taking steps toward healthy living, you can help reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke and other serious diseases. For example, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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Healthy eating
There are many health risks associated with not eating a balanced diet. Many of the vitamins and minerals which are found in fruit and vegetables are particularly important, and not getting enough can lead to malnutrition and eating disorders. The risks associated with vitamin and mineral deficiencies (a lack of what is needed) are detailed below.
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Sexual problems overview
Sexual problems are defined as difficulty during any stage (desire, arousal, orgasm, and resolution) of the sexual act, which prevents the individual or couple from enjoying sexual activity.
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Healthy Living
Child Molestation
Sexual abuse is one form of child abuse. It includes a wide range of actions between a child and an adult or older child. Often these involve body contact, but not always. Exposing one's genitals to children or pressuring them for sex is sexual abuse. Using a child for pornography is also sexual abuse. Most sexual abusers know the child they abuse. They may be family friends, neighbors or babysitters. About one-third of abusers are related to the child. Most abusers are men. If you think a child may have been abused, it's important to report it.
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