What is Sexual health?
* Sexual health is a state of
physical, emotional, mental and social well-being related to sexuality; it is
not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity.
*Sexual health is the ability to
embrace and enjoy our sexuality throughout our lives.
* It is an important part of our
physical and emotional health.
NOTE; Being sexually healthy means
the following:
* Understanding that sexuality is a
natural part of life and involves more than sexual behavior.
* Recognizing and respecting the
sexual Amen rights we all share.
* Having access to sexual health
information, education, and care.
* Making an effort to prevent
unintended pregnancies and STDs and seek care and treatment when needed.
* Being able to experience sexual
pleasure, satisfaction, and intimacy when desired.
* Being able to communicate about
sexual health with others including sexual partners and healthcare providers.
What is Reproductive health?
* According to World Health
Organization- Reproductive health is a state of complete physical, mental and
social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, in all
matters relating to the reproductive system and to its functions and processes.
* Reproductive health implies that
people are able to have a satisfying and safe sex life, and that they have the
capability to reproduce and the freedom to decide if, when and how to do so.
#Components
of Sexual health #
This involves the social,
biological, psychological and moral aspects of human sexual behavior and
relationship.
These include;
* How we perceive ourselves and our
sexual roles.
* Our ability to establish close
friendship with others of both sexes, and our ability to communicate our true
feelings.
* The capability of sharing sexual
relationships including sexual intercourse and other forms of lovemaking.
* Making decisions about whether or
not to have children, and what type of lifestyle we desire.
* Our scope of functioning
adequately in these areas of sexual relationships and to make decisions about
our lives, require understanding of ourselves as sexual beings.
The man- woman relationship is
considered by most people as one of the best most vital relationships in human
culture.
These include;
* Dating, love, marriage, sex,. family
relationship, child rearing, etc.
Social dimension of sexual health #
* This is the sum of the
cultural factors that influence individuals thought and actions.
These include historical
influence, dating, inter-personal relationships and most sexually related
beliefs and behaviors the individual learn from his environment.
In modern culture or society,
the cultural influence may include advertising, radio, television,
literature, school and Church.
Psychological
* This reflects individuals’ attitudes
and feelings towards oneself and others. This maybe a learned aspect of
sexuality resulting from individual's past experience
Morals
* This connotes a built-in judgement
of what is right or wrong based on an existing religious philosophy. It may
also be humanistic be or pragmatic in origin
# Biological #
* This is often considered as first
by most people. It involves physiological responses of sexual stimulation
puberty, reproduction changes resulting from pregnancy, growth and development
The relationship of these four
mentioned above, constitutes a person's total sexuality.
# Sex and sexuality #
Sexuality is the degree to which a
person exhibits and experiences maleness or femaleness physically, emotionally
and mentally
*It is defined by a person's
genital, his attitudes and feelings.
* It is also defined as learned
behaviors in relationship with others
* It is often described as the sense
of being female or male.
* It influences and is influenced by
life experiences.
* It is influenced by culture.
* It is an integral part of a
person's identity and is demonstrated in actions, communication and physical
appearance.
Sex has a more limited meaning
* It usually describes the
biological aspect of sexuality such as genital, sexual activity.
* Sex is used for pleasure and
reproduction.
* Sexual activity may stop in a
person's life for short or prolonged period.
Variations in sexual practice
* Oral genital contact,
* Masturbation.
* Fetishism.
* Transsexualism
* Exhibitionism
* Troilism
* Frottage
* Incest
* Sadism
* Masochism
* Nymphomania
* Satyriasis
* Bestality
* Zoophilia
Sex problems In men;
1) Premature ejaculation
Premature ejaculation occurs when a man ejaculates sooner during sexual intercourse than he or his partner would like. Premature ejaculation is a common sexual complaint. Estimates vary, but as many as 1 out of 3 men say they experience this problem at some time.
As long as it happens infrequently, it's not cause for concern. However, you might be diagnosed with premature ejaculation if you:
- Always or nearly always ejaculate within one minute of penetration
- Are unable to delay ejaculation during intercourse all or nearly all of the time
- Feel distressed and frustrated, and tend to avoid sexual intimacy as a result
Symptoms
The main symptom of premature ejaculation is the inability to delay ejaculation for more than one minute after penetration. However, the problem might occur in all sexual situations, even during masturbation.
Premature ejaculation can be classified as:
- Lifelong (primary). Lifelong premature ejaculation occurs all or nearly all of the time beginning with your first sexual encounters.
- Acquired (secondary). Acquired premature ejaculation develops after you've had previous sexual experiences without ejaculatory problems.
2) Impotence
Erectile
dysfunction can be a sign of a physical or psychological condition.
It
can cause stress, relationship strain and low self-confidence.
The
main symptom is a man's inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for
sexual intercourse.
Patients suffering from erectile dysfunction should first be evaluated for any underlying physical and psychological conditions.
If treatment of the underlying
conditions doesn't help, medication and assistive devices, such as pumps, can
be prescribed.
In women;
1) Vaginismus
What Is Vaginismus?
Vaginismus is when the muscles of a woman’s vagina squeeze or spasm when something is entering it, like a tampon or a penis. It can range from mildly uncomfortable to quite painful.
2) Frigidity
Frigidity, in psychology, the inability of a woman to attain orgasm during sexual intercourse
3) Inhibition of vaginal lubrication
Virginia dryness is common symptom of menopause -- and close to one out of every three women deals with it while going through "the change." It becomes even more common afterward. It also makes the vagina thinner and less elastic. This is called vaginal atrophy
4) Dyspareunia
Persistent or recurrent genital pain that occurs just before, during or after intercourse
5) Rapid orgasm in women.
6) Faking orgasm
A fake orgasm occurs when a person pretends to have an orgasm without actually experiencing one. It usually involves simulating or acting out behaviors typically associated with orgasm, such as body movements, vocal sounds, and sequences of intensification followed by apparent release. It can also include giving verbal indications that orgasm occurred.
# Reproductive health Right
#
Sexual and reproductive health and rights encompass efforts to eliminate preventable maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity, to ensure quality sexual and reproductive health services, including contraceptive services, and to address sexually transmitted infections (STI) and cervical cancer, violence against women and girls, and sexual and reproductive health needs of adolescents.
Universal access to sexual
and reproductive health is essential not only to achieve sustainable
development but also to ensure that this new framework speaks to the needs and
aspirations of people around the world and leads to realization of their health
and human rights.
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