Sexual health Flashcards
Sexual health definition
State of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being
- In relation to sexuality
- Not just the absence of disease/ dysfunction
- Positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationshops
Sexual satisfaction
Relationship satisfaction is strongly associated with sexual satisfaction.
- Survey in USA and Australia shows emotional and physical satisfaction are related
- More frequent sex
- Greatest in relationships 1-10 years
Ideal vs actual frequency of sex
Larger in men
- Still many overlapping
Actual frequency is similar for men and women
- Lower than idea
Match between ideal and actual frequency of sex
- Stats
- Want for more sex
15% men and 26% women match ideal with actual frequence of sex
83% men and 68% of females want more than they actually get
Mean frequency of sex in relationships
1.5 times a week
Examples of sexual difficulties
Lack of interest in sex
- Higher in women
Orgasm too quickly
- Higher in men
Unable to orgasm
- Higher in women
Sex not pleasurable
- Higher in women
Painful intercourse
- Higher in women
Vaginal dryness
unable to keep an erection
Low sexual function is related to..
Greater age
Depression
Poor physical health
Lower relationship satisfaction
Inability to talk about sex
Sexual coercion
- Lasting effects
Psychological well being
- Higher prevalence of depression and anxiety
Lower physical well being
- Increased smoking, drug and alcohol use
Increased STIs, more negative attitudes to sex
Sexual health concerns
- Youth
- Adulthood
- Older age
Youth
- Avoiding unintended pregnancy
- Avoiding STIs
- Treating STIs
Adulthood
- Optimising reproductive health
- Optimising sexual satisfaction
Older age
- Optimising sexual function
- The impact of physical health on sexual health
Sexual health concerns across lifespan for homosexual people
Less variation than heterosexual
Median age for sexual intercouse
Decreasing
- More people are sexually active at younger ages
More risk of exposure to STIs, unplanned pregnancy.
