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Sexuality in older age concerns the sexual drive, sexual activity, interests, orientation, intimacy, self-esteem, behaviors, and overall sexuality of people in middle age and old age, and the social perceptions concerning sexuality in older age. Older people engage in a variety of sexual acts from time to time for a variety of reasons.
Sex. Penile-vaginal intercourse or vaginal intercourse is a form of penetrative sexual intercourse in human sexuality, in which an erect penis is inserted into a vagina. [ 1] Synonyms are: vaginal sex, cohabitation, coitus ( Latin: coitus per vaginam ), (in elegant colloquial language) intimacy, or (poetic) lovemaking.
Sexuality in Africa. Attitudes towards sexuality diverges between Sub-Saharan Africa and North Africa, with the former, more influenced by Christianity and the latter more influenced by Islam. [ 1] Discussion of sexuality in Africa often revolves around sexually transmitted diseases. [ 2] Although there exist African communities that are ...
Research shows a greater prevalence of sexual dysfunction in women from higher socioeconomic classes., [21] Women's lack of education on sex is an even greater problem in sexual health. [22] In terms of education, knowledge around abortion is a key area of development, as unsafe abortions account for 8-9% of maternal deaths per a bulletin from ...
e. Sexual and reproductive health ( SRH) [ 1] is a field of research, health care, and social activism that explores the health of an individual's reproductive system and sexual well-being during all stages of their life. [ 2][ 3][ 4] Sexual and reproductive health is more commonly defined as sexual and reproductive health and rights, [ 5] to ...
South Africa. The age of consent in South Africa is 16 regardless of sexual orientation and/or gender, as specified by sections 15 and 16 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007. Section 15 ("statutory rape") prohibits the commission of " an act of sexual penetration with a child who is 12 years of age or ...
Climate change is a global phenomenon with wide-ranging and profound impacts on various aspects of human life. Beyond its well-known environmental consequences, climate change significantly affects human health, including the realm of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHRs). Nowhere are these impacts more pronounced than in Africa, a ...
Abuse. v. t. e. Human sexuality is the way people experience and express themselves sexually. [ 1][ 2] This involves biological, psychological, physical, erotic, emotional, social, or spiritual feelings and behaviors. [ 3][ 4] Because it is a broad term, which has varied with historical contexts over time, it lacks a precise definition. [ 4]