provided here: http://www.who.int/reproductive-health/gender/sexualhealth.html
Sexual health
Sexual health is 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 and violence. For sexual health to be attained and maintained, the sexual rights of all persons must be respected, protected and fulfilled.
Thanks to Andy C for pointing out these are not in fact definitions, but info which is posted on the WHO site. All the same – do you agree with them?
More precisely they are quote " Working definitions
These working definitions were elaborated as a result of a WHO-convened international technical consultation on sexual health in January 2002, and subsequently revised by a group of experts from different parts of the world. "
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April 21st, 2010 at 6:22 pm
i completely agree with it. it isn’t enough to say that sexual health means using birth control. it is a lot more than that. having healthy sexual relationships has a lot to do with how you feel about yourself and your partner.
April 21st, 2010 at 6:22 pm
oh dude…so many big words. Some people just want a quick shag.
April 21st, 2010 at 6:22 pm
Disagree with the violence part.
If all partners’ rights are respected, protected and fulfilled, then violence is not an issue. WHO are just prudish.
April 21st, 2010 at 6:22 pm
Or, just do it.
April 21st, 2010 at 6:22 pm
i didnt click the link but, i agree with that whole quote.
thats the real right there!
I AM SEXUALLY HEALTHY …even though i’m abstinent!
give a round of applause to Abstinence WHOOHOO!!!
April 21st, 2010 at 6:22 pm
Yes.., Really a better definition for Sexual health. More over this term needs perspective on both mental & physical factors of a person., this definition best defines.
April 21st, 2010 at 6:22 pm
Nonsense.
More ideological attempts to push a particular conception of sexual ethics under the guise of "health" so that anyone who questions it is somehow ignorant rather than merely disagreeing.
Incidentally, people do this because being "judgmental" is bad but wanting people to be "healthy" is good. And any old person can make judgments, but only educated people can agree what is "healthy".
EDIT
I have no real objection to what is being said as an ETHICAL ideal, but presenting that ideal under the rubric of "health" is pure doublespeak.
April 21st, 2010 at 6:22 pm
sure, yeah, whatever….
April 21st, 2010 at 6:22 pm
what sexual rights?
I understand what it says. I understand the concepts.
Im still wondering as to what ones it actually refers to.
Women have laws governing and protecting thme on that one.
In theory so do men.
If I want that, along with the ability to choose when ot have children – I have to go n get neutered, with a 30-40% chance of it turning out to be permanent. (the chance rate is something along those lines, I forget the precise numbers, feel free to check it out). Na sod it – just dont bother.
In theory I would agree.
Gnu I would agree with you, but you should look at the statement at the bottom of the link.
April 21st, 2010 at 6:22 pm
I don’t see any problem with that.
April 21st, 2010 at 6:22 pm
What exactly is a respectful approach to sexuality? It can be defined contrarily by different people.
Notionally, it made sense to me, however, I do think that some areas are not necessary to categorise alongside others and defined in it’s entirety as Sexual Health.
But I’m not usually comfortable with categorisations any way, hehe, it was an interesting read and quite informative, thank you.
April 21st, 2010 at 6:22 pm
I agree with the statement.
Is there more you wish to discuss about it?