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Sexuality
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Abstract
Sexuality is that dimension of personality that reflects one’s comfort with one’s role as a male or female and the need to share one’s emotional, intellectual, and physical self with other human beings, both socially and privately. Sexual intercourse is a significant part, but not all, of sexuality. Sexuality includes the emotional, somatic, intellectual, social, and ethical dimensions of existence. Ideally, throughout life, sexuality should involve a process of growth and development leading to (1) enhancement of personality, (2) commitment and healthy relationships, and (3) a capacity for pleasure, intimacy, and love.1
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Sexual Function Sexual Dysfunction Sexual Arousal Menopausal Woman Sexual Encounter
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