Sexual health

Sexual health

Enjoying emotional, physical, and social well-being in regard to one’s sexuality, including free and responsible sexual expression that enriches one’s personal and social life and fulfills one’s sexual rights. Disorders in sexual health can impact a person’s physical and emotional health, as well as his or her relationships and self-image.

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hyperfemininity

Health care; Sexual health

The exaggeration of gender-stereotyped behavior that is believed to be feminine.

hypermasculinity

Health care; Sexual health

The exaggeration of gender-stereotyped behavior that is believed to be masculine.

gymnophobia

Health care; Sexual health

The fear of being seen naked.

internalized homophobia

Health care; Sexual health

The fear of homosexuality within one’s self.

federal abortion ban

Health care; Sexual health

The federal law passed in 2003 that would ban abortion as early as 12 to 15 weeks in pregnancy. The federal ban includes no exception for the woman’s health and forces doctors to stop using ...

depression

Health care; Sexual health

The feeling of great sadness that takes control over one’s life.

clitoris

Health care; Sexual health

The female sex organ that is very sensitive to stimulation and helps a woman reach sexual climax. It is made of spongy tissue that swells with blood during sexual excitement. The external tip of ...