Abstract
This article aims to present concepts and clinical practices recommended to approach people with active sex life. These concepts are an integral part of the recommendations of the Clinical Protocol and Therapeutic Guidelines for Comprehensive Care for People with Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI), published by the Ministry of Health of Brazil in 2020. The article proposes a comprehensive approach to sexuality for health promotion. It presents significant aspects of the communication process that must develop, without prejudice and judgment, focusing on sexual and reproductive health. It also highlights relevant points about the exercise of sexuality at specific stages of life, recommending assessment of risks and vulnerabilities and screening for STI and condom use. In this way, it is possible to contribute to exercise their sexuality fully, responsibly, and safely.
Highlights
Sexual and reproductive rights are considered fundamental, together with the rights to life, food, health, housing, and education for the complete exercise of citizenship[4]
This article aims to present concepts and clinical practices recommended to approach people with active sex life. These concepts are an integral part of the recommendations of the Clinical Protocol and Therapeutic Guidelines for Comprehensive Care for People with Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI), published by the Ministry of Health of Brazil in 2020
This article aims at updating the chapter on Sexual Health: an approach centered on sexually active individuals of the Clinical Protocol and Therapeutical Guidelines (PDCT) for Comprehensive Care for People with Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) 20201
Summary
Sexual and reproductive rights are considered fundamental, together with the rights to life, food, health, housing, and education for the complete exercise of citizenship[4]. Sexual health is defined as the physical, emotional, mental, and social wellbeing associated with the exercise of sexuality and not just the lack of sexual infections, disorders, or diseases[5]. It is considered an essential component for promoting human development[6]. It implies the exercise of safe and healthy sexual experiences without coercion, discrimination, or violence[7]. Sex is understood as one of the essential dimensions of sexuality, not limited to genitality or reproduction[8]
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