Sexual health is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as "a state of physical, emotional, mental and social issues related to sexuality, not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or disability. That sexual is achieved and maintained, the sexual rights of all people should be respected, protected and fulfilled to the fullest ".
Meanwhile, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has defined sexual health as "the experience of the ongoing process of achieving physical, psychological and sociocultural factors related to sexuality." Both agencies believe that in order to attain and maintain sexual health, sexual rights must be respected for all people.
Indeed, to achieve this, the WHO says it takes a "positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual relations, free of coercion, discrimination and violence." Sexual and reproductive health. It is convenient to differentiate sexual health, focused on sexual health and reproductive health focused on sexual reproduction and procreation.
Despite the large differences in the region in terms of and actions regarding this issue should be highlighted the initiatives undertaken to date. However, this issue still generates conflicts taboos and myths, such as providing education and care in this area do not generate licentiousness and freedom that will increase unprotected intercourse sexual precocity. This phenomenon can cause this type of program continuity and loss of political support.
In this sense, it appreciates the need to create opportunities for discussion on this subject, this being a key issue for the design of youth policies.
There is also consensus highlight the duty to respect human sexuality and freedom in their choices and decisions. Sexual and reproductive health (which involves aspects of biological, psychological, sociological and cultural), therefore, must be based on three principles: identification (taking into account individual differences), respect for human dignity (personal values and group), self-determination (compared to existing alternatives is the person who ultimately decides).
It is very important sexual orientation as part of sexual health as the basis for awareness of the problems it created, mainly in adolescence.
A young man or anyone with the necessary guidance and the value of responsibility, a citizen concerned about his person and his environment.
Sexual health goes beyond information, your main enemy is worthwhile to address these issues and to have the confidence to treat and avoid unpleasant environment for the rest of life. QUESTION, DATA, acting responsibly, take care.