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What is sexual health?

Although “sexual health” may include issues related to having sex, such as contraception and sexually transmitted infections, this article will use the term specifically to refer to healthy female sexual function.

What factors affect a woman's sexual health?

A range of physical, psychological, interpersonal, and social factors influence a woman's sexual health. Sex requires amazing connections between the sex organs, hormone-producing glands, the brain, and the rest of the body. If one part is out of whack, the desire for sex may fade, or the ability to have sex may be compromised.

What is sexual health & well-being?

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:

What are sexual health issues?

living in an environment that affirms and promotes sexual health. Sexual health-related issues are wide-ranging, and encompass sexual orientation and gender identity, sexual expression, relationships, and pleasure. They also include negative consequences or conditions such as:

What Is Female Sexual Health

1. https://www.who.int/health-topics/sexual-health
2. https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/sexual-health-services/guide-to-sexual-health-services/
3. https://www.health.harvard.edu/topics/womens-sexual-health
4. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/sexual-health/in-depth/womens-sexual-health/art-20047771
5. https://www.healthline.com/health/womens-health-sex
6. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(21)00099-2/fulltext
7. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6482896/

Female Sexual Health Information

1. https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/sexual-and-reproductive
2. https://www.msdmanuals.com/en-gb/professional/gynecology-and-obstetrics/female-sexual-function-and-dysfunction/overview-of-female-sexual-function-and-dysfunction