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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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Sexual health

courtly love

Health care; Sexual health

A medieval tradition beginning in the 12th century in which the wives of noblemen were unattainable objects who were in charge of the relationships they had with bachelor knights. A forerunner of ...

guiche

Health care; Sexual health

A metal ring about one inch in circumference that is inserted into the perineum, between the vulva and the anus, or between the scrotum and the anus, for increased sexual stimulation during ...

Prince Albert

Health care; Sexual health

A metal ring, one inch in diameter, used to pierce the glans of the penis for increased stimulation during intercourse. Said to be worn by Albert, consort of Queen Victoria of England. See ...

squeeze technique

Health care; Sexual health

A method for postponing early ejaculation. See "stop-start technique. "

gamete intrafallopian tube transfer (GIFT)

Health care; Sexual health

A method of alternative insemination in which an egg is taken from a woman’s ovary and placed with semen in one of her fallopian tubes.

virus

Health care; Sexual health

A microorganism (germ) that causes various infections.

emancipated minor

Health care; Sexual health

A minor who has legal autonomy and usually lives on her or his own without financial support from parents or guardians.

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