Lecture Notes

There is an interrelatedness of our physical health, our psychological well-being, and our sexuality which is extremely complex. This relationship is not considered as long as we remain in good health, but as we age the probability of encountering physical and emotional problems and limitations increases. Our bodies betray us in a variety of waysThey grow too much or not enough or in the wrong places. They develop aches and pains and strange symptoms and are subject to devastating injuries and diseases. As a result, we must be informed about these problems to deal with them effectively and how these changes can influence our sexuality. As we grow emotionally and physically, we may also develop new perceptions of what it means to be healthy. 

During this lecture, we will address: living in our bodies, alcohol, drugs, and sexuality, sexuality and disability, as well as cancer, and other health issues related to sexuality.