Sexual health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Sexual health cannot be defined, understood or made operational without a broad consideration of sexuality, which underlies important behaviours and outcomes related to sexual health. The working definition of sexuality is: “…a central aspect of being human throughout life encompasses sex, gender identities and roles, sexual orientation, eroticism, pleasure, intimacy and reproduction ...

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research (SRH)
In general use in many languages, the term sex is often used to mean “sexual activity”, but for technical purposes in the context of sexuality and sexual health discussions, the above definition is preferred. Sexual health According to the current working definition, sexual health is:

Comprehensive sexuality education
Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) gives young people accurate, age-appropriate information about sexuality and their sexual and reproductive health, which is critical for their health and survival. While CSE programmes will be different everywhere, the United Nations’ technical guidance – which was developed together by UNESCO, UNFPA, UNICEF, UN Women, UNAIDS and WHO – recommends ...

New study reveals sex life impacts are major reasons for contraceptive ...
A new study from the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations’ Special Programme in Human Reproduction (HRP), and The Pleasure Project finds that approximately 1 in 20 people who discontinue contraception while still needing it – whether for pregnancy prevention or safer sex – do so because they perceive negative impacts on their sex lives.

Safe Sex Practices - What You Need to Know - Drugs.com
Safe sex practices help decrease or prevent body fluid exchange during sex. Body fluids include saliva, urine, blood, vaginal fluids, and semen. Oral, vaginal, and anal sex can all spread STIs. What are some safe sex practices to follow before I have sex? Talk to a new partner before you have sex. Tell your partner if you have an STI.

Redefining sexual health for benefits throughout life
Looking at outcomes from various initiatives, the research recommends redesigning sexual education and health interventions to incorporate sexual pleasure considerations, including when promoting safer sex. This means acknowledging the reasons why people have sex – and recognizing that sexual experiences can and should be pleasurable.

Alarming decline in adolescent condom use, increased risk of sexually ...
Copenhagen, 29 August 2024New report reveals high rates of unprotected sex among adolescents across Europe, with significant implications for health and safety An urgent report from the WHO Regional Office for Europe reveals that condom use among sexually active adolescents has declined significantly since 2014, with rates of unprotected sex worryingly high. This is putting young people at ...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
WHO fact sheet on sexually transmitted diseases (STIs), providing information on the scope of the problem, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and WHO's work in this area.

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research (SRH)
WHO 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 ...

Advancing sexual health and wellbeing and rights: December edition of ...
Drawing on current evidence, this issue of the Bulletin covers sexual health topics affecting people in all their diversity and across various life stages, including women from pre-menarche to post-menopause.