Sexual Health Flashcards
Sexual Health Definition
a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality
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
Why is sexual health preferable to reproductive health?
Most medical research focuses on diseases and STIs and dysfunction but less attention is given to sexual well-being in more broad terms
- sexual satisfaction
- sexual difficulties
- sexual coercion
- STIs
An active sex life is important for your sense of well-being
What % of men and women agree
87% men 79% women
Overall, is relationship satisfaction related to sexual satisfaction?
Strong relation
Satisfaction is significantly is related to greater physical satisfaction and more frequent sex
What is the ideal frequency of sex in relationships according to survey?
Men have slightly higher ideal but large male/female overlap
actual frequency is similar for men and women and lower than ideal
What is the mean frequency of sex in relationships?
1.5 times per week
Sexual difficulties involve
- lack of interest in sex
- orgasm too quickly
- unable to orgasm
- anxiety
- not pleasurable
- pain during intercourse
- vaginal dryness
- erectile dysfunction:
obtaining/maintenance
Lower sexual function is related to
- increase in age
- depression
- poor physical health
- lower relationship satisfaction
- inability to talk about sex with partners
Relationship between poor physical health and sexual frequency and satisfaction
Negative correlation
Long lasting effects of sexual coercion on:
- psychological well-being
- physical well-being
- sexual well-being
- higher prevalence of depression and
anxiety - lower well-being, drug, smoking, alcohol
- more STIs, negative attitudes
Sexual Health Concerns: Youth:
- avoiding unintended pregnancy
- avoiding STIs
- treating STIs to protect reproductive
health
Sexual Health Concerns: Adulthood:
- optimising reproductive health
- optimising sexual satisfaction
Sexual Health Concerns: Older Age:
- optimising sexual function
- limiting impact of physical health on
sexual health
Sexual Problems Among Men:
- varies with age
- but not all to do with age
- anxiety and erectile dysfunction
Sexual Problems Among Women:
- not simply physical
- pain during sex
- vaginal dryness
- varies with age
