Definition of Sexual Health (WHO / PAHO / WAS)

Critical Introduction - The Meaning of Sexual Health

What is Sexual Health?

2. Definition of Sexual Health (2001)

Sexual health is the experience of the ongoing process of physical, psychological, and socio-cultural well being related to sexuality. Sexual health is evidenced in the free and responsible expressions of sexual capabilities that foster harmonious personal and social wellness, enriching individual and social life. It is not merely the absence of dysfunction, disease and/or infirmity. For Sexual Health to be attained and maintained it is necessary that the sexual rights of all people be recognized and upheld.

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