Sexual Health
This may seem like a silly question, however, many people have a very narrow and often harmful understanding about what sex actually is. Sex is not simply when a penis is inserted into a vagina, that is one type of sexual act but it is not the definition of the word.
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Sex: is activity that brings about physical, mental or emotional arousal, pleasure and satisfaction. This can look very different for different folks.
Sex is not limited to but could include:
There are endless possibilities by which one can pleasure themselves, with or without a partner
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Kissing
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Masturbation solo or with a partner
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Oral stimulation
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Manual stimulation
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Vaginal stimulation or penetration
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Anal stimulation or penetration
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Rubbing or grinding bodies together (dry humping or tribbing)
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Using vibrators or dildos
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Consuming auditory or visual erotica
Not sure where to find help? Check out these sources.
Looking for a Urologist who specializes in Sexual Medicine?
Check out the Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA)
https://app.v1.statusplus.net/membership/provider/index?society=smsna
Looking for a Gynecologist who specializes in Sexual Medicine?
Check out the International Society for the study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH)
https://app.v1.statusplus.net/membership/provider/index?society=isswsh
Looking for a Pelvic Floor physical therapist?
Looking Internationally for a Sexual Health Provider?
Check out the International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM)
https://app.v1.statusplus.net/membership/provider/index?society=issm
Looking for a specifically LGBTQ+ affirming provider?
Check out OutCare
https://www.outcarehealth.org/outlist/
Check out the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory