We do not talk much about our sexual life, even though sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and even to the social and economic development of communities and countries.

The World Health Organization defines sexual health as a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it is 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.

Sexual health, when viewed affirmatively, 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. The ability of men and women to achieve sexual health and well-being depends on their:

• access to comprehensive, good-quality information about sex and sexuality;
• knowledge about the risks they may face and their vulnerability to adverse consequences of unprotected sexual activity;
• ability to access sexual health care;
• living in an environment that affirms and promotes sexual health.

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