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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chorionic villus sampling (CVS)

Health care; Sexual health

A prenatal test that examines the tissue that attaches the fetus to the wall of the uterus. If indicated, usually performed between 10–12 weeks of pregnancy to detect certain birth defects.

safe word

Health care; Sexual health

A previously agreed upon spoken signal that means a partner is no longer enjoying an activity during S & M play and it must stop.

cystoscope

Health care; Sexual health

A procedure in which a lighted tube is passed up the urethra to view the bladder.

culdocentesis

Health care; Sexual health

A procedure in which a needle is inserted behind the vagina. Fluid is removed through the needle and examined for signs of bleeding or infection.

blood test

Health care; Sexual health

A procedure in which a sample of blood is taken and analyzed in a laboratory for evidence of infection or disease.

endometrial biopsy

Health care; Sexual health

A procedure in which a small sample of tissue from the lining of the uterus (endometrium) is removed for evaluation and testing.

vaginoplasty

Health care; Sexual health

A procedure in which the bulk of the penis tissue is removed, but the outer skin is reshaped, turned "inside out" and inserted into the body to form a vagina. This procedure is done during male to ...