Living in Our Bodies: <br />The Quest for Physical Perfection
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Sexual health is the state of physical, emotional, mental, and social wellbeing related to sexuality. It is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction, or infirmity. It is how we function biologically as well as the function of our behavior and our awareness and acceptance of our bodies. Our general health affects our sexual functioning and requires us to know and understand our bodies and feel comfortable with them, have a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, and requires us to know the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences free of coercion, discrimination, and violence. Sexual rights of all persons must be respected, protected, and fulfilled to attain and maintain sexual health. However, this may contradict with societal and personal expectations.
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