What does sexual health include?

Sexual health includes:

  • healthy and positive sexual relationships;
  • knowledge, skills and ability to make informed and consensual sexual choices;
  • education, counselling and care related to sexuality, sexual identity and sexual relationships;
  • access to contraception and reproductive healthcare;
  • prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections;
  • sexual function and counselling;
  • prevention and care of cancers involving the reproductive system.

For further information on sexual health including how to access care and support please visit: 

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Last reviewed
05 October 2026

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