What is sexual health?
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Sexual health is a broad term that encompasses various dimensions of our health and wellbeing related to sexuality. It involves more than just avoiding diseases or unplanned pregnancies; it’s also about understanding and respecting your body, having safe and pleasurable sexual experiences, and navigating relationships in a healthy, respectful manner.
Understanding your body
At its core, sexual health starts with understanding and respecting your own body and desires. During the teenage years, many changes occur, both physically and emotionally. These changes are a normal part of growing up. It’s important to learn about these changes, so you can understand what is happening to your body and feel comfortable with yourself.
Learning about your body isn’t just about understanding how it works in a biological sense; it’s also about recognising what feels good and what doesn’t, knowing your limits, and being able to communicate those to others when the time is right. Remember, every pers...
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