Open AccessThe evolving sexual health paradigm
Author(s) -
J. Dennis Fortenberry
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
aids
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.195
H-Index - 216
eISSN - 1473-5571
pISSN - 0269-9370
DOI - 10.1097/qad.0000000000000048
Subject(s) - human sexuality , reproductive health , pleasure , sexual behavior , sexual arousal , sexual function , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , psychology , public health , sexual dysfunction , developmental psychology , medicine , sociology , gender studies , population , psychiatry , environmental health , psychotherapist , virology , nursing , psychoanalysis
Sexual health is an evolving paradigm that integrates a positive approach to sexuality with existing public health policy and practice for reducing the burdens of sexually transmitted infections, including those due to HIV. The sexual health paradigm rests in commitment to sexual rights, sexual knowledge, sexual choice, and sexual pleasure, as well as key elements of sexuality addressed by sexual desire, sexual arousal, and sexual function, and sexual behaviors. The sexual health paradigm offers new approaches to supporting general health and well being while reducing the burdens of sexual diseases and their consequences.