Improving Sexual Health Through Better Information

Improving Sexual Health Through Better Information




Sexual health information should already be made available to children as young as 12 years old. Parents and the schools should provide both information and guidance regarding reproductive health and responsible sexual behavior. Of course, the level and scope of information to be provided should be carefully studied, selected, and presented in order to make the young people understand the concepts and objectives behind such a form of education. If delivered in a
positive, scientific yet easily understandable manner, sexual health information could help open young people's eyes to the need for better understanding of sexual health and the demand for a higher sense of responsibility for sexual behavior. Sex education in schools and at home should cover a variety of topics including menstruation, menopause, pregnancy, fertility, and infertility. It should also address issues about contraception, sexually transmitted
diseases, and proper understanding of the male and female reproductive systems.

The monthly menstrual cycle is the process by which a woman's body gets ready for the possibility of fertilization or pregnancy. An average menstrual cycle is 28 days from the start of one to the start of the next, but this cycle can range from 21 days to 35 days. Most menstrual periods last from three to five days. In the United States, most girls start menstruating at age 12, but girls can start menstruating between the ages of 8 and 16. Sexual health information is not complete without an extensive discussion on pregnancy. Women, and even men, should gain knowledge and understanding about the process of fertilization and the efforts that need to be made during the usual nine months of the baby's life in the womb. Usually, pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks, or just more than nine months, from the start of the last menstrual period to childbirth. Prenatal care is also very important since this is the means to educate arents about how to care for the baby in the woman's womb. Getting early and regular prenatal care is important for the health of both the mother and the developing baby. But aside from reading books or reading online articles about pregnancy, the pregnant woman and her partner should regularly visit their obstetrician-gynecologist or physician regarding how to have a successful pregnancy or how to ensure proper prenatal care.

Infertility is another important albeit often sensitive topic for women. Infertility is the condition where a woman is unable to get pregnant. It is often used to describe women of normal childbearing age who experience difficulties with getting pregnant or women who are near or past their menopausal stage. Women who are able to get pregnant but who cannot carry a pregnancy to full term or actual birth are also sometimes considered to be infertile. Having infertility is a complex problem with no single known cause. It is actually a result of a number of adverse conditions or a chain of events that have an impact on fertility. Indeed, gaining more in-depth information about matters
relating to sexual health is crucial to our health. It should cover the areas of sexual behavior, personal care, and reproductive health. It is not only a means to understand how we can protect ourselves from harm, it is also a way to know how we can enjoy our existence and promote new life.