It involves feeling informed and empowered to express your sexuality in a way that is consensual, respectful, and informed, andβultimatelyβpersonally enriches your life. It doesn't matter whether you are single, dating, or in a relationship. Sexuality is part of who you are, and healthy sexuality is important to your overall wellness.
You should have as much information as possible to make informed choices about sexuality. The information and resources listed here can help you make healthy sexual choices now and in the future.
Getting informed about the basics of sexual health, and using this knowledge as a foundation from which you can start to build your definition of what healthy sexuality means to you.
Communication with your partner s is a critical part of healthy sexuality. Of course, honest and open communication about sensitive topics like sex and STIs can be challenging. Consent, at its most basic level, means everyone involved wants to participate.
There are three pillars to consent:. Learn more about consent , services for survivors , and sexual assault and violence prevention at UC Berkeley. Sexually transmitted infections STIs are infections that can be acquired during sexual or intimate contact.
