Sexual Health: Why Does It Matter?

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Sexual Health Why Does It Matter
By Chenda Gituku

The principal term of sexual and reproductive health is in regards to a field of research, healthcare, and social activism that explores the health of an individual’s reproductive system and sexual well-being during all stages of life.

Why we should all participate in Sexual and reproductive education

Sexual health research is dedicated to providing valuable information to assist an individual make prime decisions for their sexual health. That is why it is key that we all participate in acquiring sexual and reproductive education. This area of human experience has structured many aspects of adolescent and adult life. It is, therefore, key to the health of individuals and families and fundamental to the development of countries & communities.

Importance of Sex Education

Quality sexual and reproductive health services are of the essence but most especially sex education. Sex education also known as sexual education or sex ed, is the instruction of issues relating to human sexuality, human sexual anatomy, sexual activity, sexual reproduction, age of consent, reproductive health, reproductive rights, sexual health, safe sex and birth control.

Sexual and reproductive services cover a broad spectrum of care, including maternal and newborn care, access to contraception and the prevention and treatment of HIV or other sexually transmitted infections.
There has to be access to accurate sexual information, implying that people can have satisfying and safe sex, the capability to reproduce and the freedom to decide if, when and how often to do so. When the decision to have children is taken into account, individuals must have access to skilled health care providers and services that can help them have a safe pregnancy.

The stigma around sexual education in most conservative countries is an onset of war against human anatomy. And a restriction to complete physical, mental and social well-being in all matters relating to the reproductive system. Every individual has the right to make their own choices about their sexual and reproductive health. Sexual healthcare organizations should strive to improve reproductive health services. And ensure that everyone, no matter when and where, has the opportunity to maintain good sexual and reproductive health.

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