Human Sexuality Intersession
A comprehensive and concentrated opportunity to become knowledgeable and comfortable in dealing with sexuality. The goals of this intensive week is to address misinformation, controversy, and prejudice - including student biases. Students should end the week able to promote increased knowledge, comfort, empathy, and respect for their future patients.
Sexual and Reproductive Health
Good sexual and reproductive health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being in all matters relating to the reproductive system. It implies that people are able to have a satisfying and safe sex life, the capability to reproduce, and the freedom to decide if, when, and how often to do so.
To maintain one’s sexual and reproductive health, people need access to accurate information and the safe, effective, affordable and acceptable contraception method of their choice. They must be informed and empowered to protect themselves from sexually transmitted infections. And when they decide to have children, women must have access to services that can help them have a fit pregnancy, safe delivery and healthy baby.
Every individual has the right to make their own choices about their sexual and reproductive health. UNFPA, together with a wide range of partners, works toward the goal of universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights, including family planning.
From: United Nations Population Fund
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