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More resources:

https://www.who.int/reproductivehealth/topics/sexual_health/sh_definitions/en/

https://www.healthline.com/health/different-types-of-sexuality#why-it-matters

https://au.reachout.com/articles/the-difference-between-gender-sex-and-sexuality

https://www.stonewall.org.uk/help-advice/glossary-terms#s

 

 

Sexuality
Sexuality is intricately linked to one’s personal experience and feelings. The term encompasses many aspects and there is no one unified definition.

Gender identity
Gender identity is one’s innate self of being – be it male, female, inbetween, fluctuating or neither.

Social health
We all have to interact with other people. How someone interacts with other people or institutions and how they in response react to the individual will impact upon that person’s social health.

Mental health
Mental health is a state of well-being in which an individual realises their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to their community. In this positive sense, mental health is the foundation for individual well-being and the effective functioning of a community.

Cancer
Specific information on cancer with reference to sexuality and gender identity considerations.

Cruising
Cruising is an activity where men meet to have sex with each other. A cruising ground is usually a secluded wooded area and may have a public toilet nearby. Cottaging is an activity where men will meet and have sex in public toilets. A gay sauna or bathhouse is a venue where gay men go to meet other gay men to relax and have sex.

GUM
If you think you have a sexually transmitted disease and do not feel as though you can go to your GP, there are many genito urinary medicine (GUM) clinics locally where you can be anonymous. They will give you the support and help that you and your partner need.

Health
Here you will find health support services that are available to support people with their health, in consideration of their sexuality or gender identities.

Links
Outline often hears of useful resources and we share any links here. We have not been able to verify all sites so please exercise the usual cautions when meeting new people or reading information for the first time.

 

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