Sex is an integral part of the human experience. And for far too long, the topic has been clouded in stigma, shame, and judgment. A healthy sexual partnership should include: 

• Exploring your fantasies
• Enjoying the sensations in your body
• Communicating your sexual wants and needs to partners
• Prioritizing a healthy sex life in relationships
• Developing a positive relationship with your body and body image
• Setting healthy boundaries with yourself and others
• Advocating for your own sexual health, using safer sex practices when needed
• Addressing unhealthy sexual patterns, such as compulsive or impulsive behaviors
• Accepting the consensual sexual behavior of others rather than judging

Consent is key in sexual interactions:

• It is an agreement between participants to engage in sexual activity.
• Consent should be clearly and freely communicated.
• Verbal and affirmative expression of consent helps establish boundaries.
• Consent can be withdrawn at any time if clearly communicated.
• It emphasizes mutual respect, communication, and autonomy.