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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sex surrogate

Health care; Sexual health

The member of a sex therapy team who fulfills the therapist’s suggested sensory exercises by serving as the client’s partner, teaching the social and sexual skills that are needed. The International ...

ejaculatory inevitability

Health care; Sexual health

The moment during sexual excitement when a man cannot stop his ejaculation. It occurs when the prostate begins to contract and pulse out seminal fluid. Also called “point of no return. ”

ejaculation

Health care; Sexual health

The moment when semen spurts out of the opening of the urethra in the glans of the penis during sexual climax or orgasm.

mifepristone

Health care; Sexual health

The most common medication used for medication abortion. Commonly known as “the abortion pill. ” The brand name in the U. S is Mifeprex.

metronidazole

Health care; Sexual health

The most common medicine used to treat trichomoniasis. Common brand names for this medicine are Flagyl and Protostat.

signs of pregnancy

Health care; Sexual health

The most common signs of pregnancy include frequent urination, headaches, inexplicable fatigue, a missed period, nausea, and sore or enlarged breasts. The most common symptom is a missed period. ...