What Are The Characteristics Of Sexually Healthy Adults?

When we think about sexually healthy adults is can be difficult sometimes to ask ourselves whether it is a category that we fall into. For many people the worries about this sort of thing can be overwhelming as we can easily begin to consider that our behaviour is abnormal or that we are doing things the wrong way. But to live a happy and healthy life there are certain things that we look for with regards to sexual health. These are the characteristics that are associated with all sexually healthy health adults and they can be broken down into distinct categories. Indeed there are many different aspects of life we need to look at to establish normalcy.

 

So one of the first thing that it is important to look at is communication. If you can be considered sexually healthy it is usually true that you will be able to communicate with both genders in appropriate and respectful ways. You should also be able to communicate effectively with family and friends, as well as being able to talk to other adults about sexual issues. When it comes to the act of sex, it is true that you should be able to accept refusals of sex without hostility but also that you should be comfortable about not wanting to have sex and be able to express it properly.

 

Indeed this goes even further when we think about the concept of communicating about sex with your partner. You should be able to discuss limits, contraceptive and condom use and other issues regarding what happens between you sexually. When you do this you should be able to accept the limits that your partner asks for and also feel confident in setting limits that you are happy with.

 

It is important too that you are able to develop friendships that do not have a sexual agenda and that you can enjoy without the need for a sexual aspect. You will also need to be able to avoid exploitative relationships and choose partners who are responsible, trustworthy, safe, giving and loyal. You should also be able to be sexually intimate without being physical. It’s also true that sexually healthy people will be able to express yourself physically without going to the point of intercourse including things such as holding hands and kissing your partner. But one thing that is especially important is being able to take responsibility with your own boundaries.

 

Self-esteem is an important issue in everyone’s lives. When we think about sexually healthy adults it is a serious issue and there are a number of key issues. You should be able to respect your own body and be able to touch your own body without feeling ashamed. You should be able to feel happy about sexual experiences that you choose. It is also true that you should have a sense of who you are and to be able to accept yourself for the person that you are. Perhaps most important is that you should be comfortable with your sexual identity and orientation.

 

You should be able to accept and understand the consequences of sexual activity. You should also be able to respect the things that other people enjoy. And knowing your values is an important aspect of this. Beyond knowing your own values and living your life by them it is also true that you should be able to accept the values of other people. You should not feel threatened or worried by the values of others if you are to lead a happy life that you enjoy.

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