Abstract
This chapter provides a range of terms including sex, sexuality, sexual health and sexual wellbeing. These terms mean different things to different people. It utilises the World Health Organisation definition of sexuality: sexuality is a central aspect of being human throughout life encompasses sex, gender identities and roles, sexual orientation, eroticism, pleasure, intimacy and reproduction. The chapter explains the definitions of sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing (SRH&W), specifically as they relate to Pacific peoples. It introduces SRH&W issues facing Pacific peoples, including cultural, social and religious influences. The chapter analyses how sexual and reproductive health is pivotal to social work practice. It shows how a Samoan practitioner works with Pacific young people in Aotearoa New ZealandIt considers social work practice and policy responses to sexual and reproductive health issues in the Pacific. The chapter also provides the importance of critical reflection to safe social work practice in sexual and reproductive health.
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