Reportuts Sexual Health and Well Being

Sexual health and well-being include the overall physical, emotional, mental and social well-being related to
sexuality. Sexual health does not simply mean the absence of disease or dysfunction. Rather, it is a positive and
respectful approach toward sexuality and sexual relationships. This will entail, understanding oneself, practicing
abstinence where necessary or understanding safe sex, communicating with partners, and going to the doctor if need be.
Sexual health and wellbeing are core aspects of an individual’s health and interrelate with other dimensions of life such
as family, self and socialized states. Empowerment in one’s body, enjoying satisfactory sexual experiences and healthy
upkeep of sexual relationships are all aspects of this.
 Importance of Maintaining Sexual Health
 Physical Health: This entails maintenance and protection of one’s body through activities such as vaccinating,
attending regular medical check-ups, and ensuring that one engages in sex safe practices in order to protect
oneself from sexually transmitted diseases. It is very important to have an understanding of one’s body and
reproductive health in order form healthy sexual habits and practices.
 Emotional Well-being: Sexual health encompasses having self-respect and self-worth that allows one to enjoy
sexual encounters with ease. Such interpersonal elements as communication, relationships, and most
importantly acceptance of oneself are key to good psychological health.
 Safe Sexual Practices: The use of condom plus its use at all times and in a proper manner is the best safeguard
against contrary effects like the transmission of sexually related infections and also the risk of unexpected child
births. Moreover one should undertand the adverse effects that may arise from indulging in some sexual
practices and make decisions which are in accordance to their principles and personal limits.
 Basic Sexual Health Care

 Ways To Avoid STIs:
 Infection is a widespread problem across all genders and ages and can remain dormant for long periods, only to
resurface with dire results, if left untreated. Non-laming vaginal, anal, or oral intercourse, in that order, ensures
the greatest safeguard from STIs. The anus and moreover the mouth are closure and tissue thin porous places
and therefore condoms are designed to cover them so that they prevent transmitting any disease with bodily
fluids when out of use.
 Types of STIs: clearism, gonorrhoea, syphilis, herpes and HIV are just a few out of the many STIs that exist.
There are those STIs that yes they clear with the, as they are referred to, antibiotics and the other types of STIs
are those that need a forever treatment.
 Symptoms: Many STIs are asymptomatic and hence their diagnosis can be hard as they do not manifest any
signs. Hence regular check-ups are important for proper intervention.
 Vaccination: Certain STIs can be countered with vaccination as is the case of the STIs that cause the Human
Papilloma Virus which is responsible for cervical and other forms of cancers in women and some men.
 Regular examinations:
 In order to maintain the best possible sexual health, it is essential to arrange consultations with a physician who
provides the checks below for the following reasons.
a. STI testing – Considering all sexually transmitted infections associated, it is very important evaluated pregnant
women for signs or symptoms of infections to facilitate timely diagnosis and treatment.
b. Pap smears - For females, conducting regular Pap smears reduces the chances of getting cervical cancer
because they screen for abnormal cells in the cervix before cancer develops.
c. Reproductive health care – These checkups may involve such aspects as issues concerning contraceptive use,
menstrual cycles and other reproductive related issues.
 Knowing Your Own Health Needs:
 In order to promote and protect sexual health one should have an insight into one’s own body and health needs.
This includes:
a. Being aware of the risk factors: Think about your past sexual practices, how many people you have been with,
and any possible STIs you may have been subjected to.
b. Talking to the partner/s openly: One has to discuss their or their partner’s sexual history, likes and dislikes as
well as limits for healthy and enjoyable sexual encounters with the partner/s.
c. Looking for answers and ways out: There are numerous health sexual health sources available including the
internet, handouts, as well as health care practitioners.
 The sexual wellness of a person is remarkably dependent on emotional and mental health, since it influences
how they feel and perceive themselves, as well as their ability to be active and relate with others. Encouraging
mental well-being develops self-esteem, enhances emotion control, and promotes a positive self-image which
factors in one’s motivation to relate with people and enjoy good sex. However, in the case of mental disorders –
for instance, stress, anxiety, or depression - the drive towards sex may be eroded, barriers to intimacy erected,
and sexual performance within the relationship may be impaired. Sexual functionality increases when such
problems are addressed, however it is unfortunate that this change is not recognized by quite a number of
people thereby denying them a worthy sexual experience.
Source:
(https://www.healthcentral.com/article/top-ten-sexual-health-resources)
(https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/sexual-health)
(https://medlineplus.gov/sexualhealth.html)
(https://www.healthcentral.com/article/top-ten-sexual-health-resources)
(https://www.who.int/health-topics/sexual-health)
(http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2096696/)

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Sexual health and well-being include the overall physical, emotional, mental and social well-being related to

 Importance of Maintaining Sexual Health

 Basic Sexual Health Care

 Knowing Your Own Health Needs:

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