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Health > Reproductive and Sexual Health > Sexuality


Sexual and Gender Orientation - sexualityandu.ca

Your sexual orientation is a reflection of your sexual and emotional feelings toward people of the same or opposite gender.
Source:     The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada

Learning about your sexual self

Explores the difficulty of making choices about sex, and gives advice on the questions to explore before having sex, about the meaning of sex, and sexual interests and limits. Suggests exploring your sexual responses as a way of learning what you enjoy sexually.
Source:     Women's Health Matters

Sex and childbirth

Discusses sex during pregnancy and after childbirth. Details some of the physical changes occurring at these times that impact on sexuality, and suggests appropriate methods of birth control for use after childbirth.
Source:     Women's Health Matters

Sexual orientation

Everyone has a sexual orientation. A woman who is attracted only to other women is called a lesbian: while women who are attracted to men are called heterosexual. A woman who is attracted to men and women is called bisexual.
Source:     Women's Health Matters

Your first sexual relationship

Highlights some factors to consider in deciding whether to have sex. Provides advice to prepare heterosexual couples for first-time intercourse.
Source:     Women's Health Matters

It's Your Health - Seniors and Aging - Sexual Activity

Sexual activity is a natural and important part of a healthy lifestyle, no matter what your age. Although the amount of sexual activity generally declines with age, sexual interest and ability can remain fairly constant.
Source:     Health Canada