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Cohabitation… is the doctrine of living together. |
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EmpowermentThe
notion of empowerment consists of the sharing of power, user involvement and
that the person is an expert on itself (25). |
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Positive sexualityA prerequisite for good sexual health is a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and to sexual relations. It is the ability to have good and safe sexual experiences, free from coercion, discrimination and violence. Positive attitudes and feelings for your own body along with good knowledge of body and sexuality contribute to safer sexual identity and healthier patterns of action.
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Sex… refers to the biological
characteristics that define humans as female or male. While these sets of
biological characteristics are not mutually exclusive, as there are individuals
who possess both, they tend to differentiate humans as males and females. In
general use in many languages, the term sex is often used to mean “sexual
activity”, but for technical purposes in the context of sexuality and sexual health
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SextingThere are three main scenarios for sexting: 1) exchange of images solely between two romantic partners; 2) exchanges between partners that are shared with others outside the relationship and 3) exchanges between people who are not yet in a relationship, but where at least one person hopes to be. The greatest amount of concern has focused on “sexting” or the creating, sharing and forwarding of sexually suggestive nude or nearly nude images by minor teens. Both laws and law enforcement practices around sexting are emerging to deal with the issue and they vary significantly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Some law enforcement officers and district attorneys have begun prosecuting teens who created and shared such images under laws generally reserved for producers and distributors of child pornography. http://ncdsv.org/images/PewInternet_TeensAndSexting_12-2009.pdf
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Sexual activity..may
be defined as all observable actions that include activation of genitals or
other private areas of the body. |
Sexual Health…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. |
Sexual RightsThere is a growing consensus that sexual health cannot be achieved and maintained without respect for, and protection of, certain human rights. The working definition of sexual rights given below is a contribution to the continuing dialogue on human rights related to sexual health (1).
“The fulfilment of sexual health is tied to the extent to which human rights are respected, protected and fulfilled. Sexual rights embrace certain human rights that are already recognized in international and regional human rights documents and other consensus documents and in national laws. Rights critical to the realization of sexual health include:
Rights critical to the realization of sexual health include: the rights to equality and non-discrimination the right to be free from torture or to cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment the right to privacy the rights to the highest attainable standard of health (including sexual health) and social security the right to marry and to found a family and enter into marriage with the free and full consent of the intending spouses, and to equality in and at the dissolution of marriage the right to decide the number and spacing of one's children the rights to information, as well as education the rights to freedom of opinion and expression, and the right to an effective remedy for violations of fundamental rights. The responsible exercise of human rights requires that all persons respect the rights of others.
The application of existing human rights to sexuality and sexual health constitute sexual rights. Sexual rights protect all people's rights to fulfil and express their sexuality and enjoy sexual health, with due regard for the rights of others and within a framework of protection against discrimination." (WHO, 2006a, updated 2010) (1) It should be noted that this definition does not represent an official WHO position and should not be used or quoted as such. It is offered instead as a contribution to ongoing discussion about sexual health. |
Sexuality… a
central aspect of being human throughout life and encompasses sex, gender
identities, and roles, sexual orientation, eroticism, pleasure, intimacy, and
reproduction. Sexuality is experienced and expressed in thoughts, fantasies,
desires, beliefs, attitudes, values, behaviours, practices, roles and
relationships. While sexuality can include all of these dimensions, not all of
them are always experienced or expressed. Sexuality is influenced by the
interaction of biological, psychological, social, economic, political,
cultural, ethical, legal, historical, religious and spiritual factors.
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