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World Sexual Health Day
September 4, 2023
On World Sexual Health Day, WHO celebrates every person’s right to sexual well-being. The World Health Organization (WHO) working definition of sexual health emphasizes a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, one that cannot be separated from sexual well-being:
| “Sexual health is a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being related to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity.
Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. For sexual health to be attained and maintained, the sexual rights of all persons must be respected, protected and fulfilled.” |