This Sunday, September 4, the Day of the sexual health. This initiative was promoted in 2010 by the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS).
The objective of this celebration is to orient the population about the promotion of sexual rights, sexual diversity, as well as the sexual health and reproductive in a pleasant way, without discrimination or risks.
In addition, it seeks to publicize information about the risk factors involved in leading an unprotected and irresponsible sexual life.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the sexual health It is a state of physical and emotional well-being related to sexuality.
Among the main behaviors of an adult with a life are the appreciation of their body, the search for information on reproduction, the interaction with both genders in a respectful and appropriate way, the expression of their love and intimacy in a correct way, the establishment of meaningful relationships and assuming their actions regardless of the consequence
In that order, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), responsible sexual behavior is expressed at the individual, interpersonal and community level. This is characterized by autonomy, honesty, respect and the consent of the parties.
The health organization explains that a sexually healthy society is committed to all sectors of its country, that is, its members support education, politics, research and culture.
In its writing “Promotion of sexual health: Recommendations for action”, the WHO explains that sexual health observes free and responsible expressions of sexual capacities that promote personal and social well-being, enriching individual and social life.
Declaration of sexual rights of the World Association for the sexual health:
• Sexual Freedom
• Autonomy, integrity and sexual security of the body
• Privacy
• Equity
• Pleasure
• Free sexual association
• Free and responsible reproductive decision-making
• Information based on scientific knowledge
• Integral education
• Sexual health care
The WAS is an international organization created in 1978 that brings together non-governmental organizations, scientific and professional societies in the area of human sexuality, whose main objective is to promote sexual rights, based on universal human rights for adequate sexual health. .
