“A sex position is a position of the body that people use for sexual intercourse or other sexual activities. Sexual acts are generally described by the positions the participants adopt in order to perform those acts. Though sexual intercourse generally involves penetration of the body of one person by another, sex positions commonly involve penetrative or non-penetrative sexual activities. Three categories of sexual activity are commonly practiced: vaginal sex, anal sex, and oral sex (mouth-on-genital or mouth-on-anus stimulation).[1] This may also involve a fourth category, manual sex, which is stimulating the genitals or anus by using fingers or hands. Other acts may include stimulation by a device (sex toy), such as a dildo or vibrator. There are numerous sex positions that participants may adopt in any of these types of sex acts; some authors have argued that the number of sex positions is essentially limitless.[2]”



"Self-esteem and self-worth

Appreciate their own bodies.
Are sensually aware and able to stay conscious in their bodies.
Can touch their own bodies without feeling shame or disgust.
Allow themselves to experience pleasurable sensual and sexual feelings.
Have the capacity to nurture themselves and others and accept nurturing from others.
Feel joy in sexual experiences of their choosing.
Know when they need touch rather than sex and try to get their needs for touch met appropriately.
Have a developed sense of self, an understanding of who they are
Enjoy sexual feelings without necessarily acting upon them
Accept refusals of sex without hostility or feeling personally insulted
Allow themselves to be vulnerable
Are comfortable with their sexual identity and orientation
Are becoming aware of the impact of negative sexual experiences such as sexual abuse, and the impact of negative cultural messages on their sexual development
Are taking steps to address issues that have arisen as a result of past experiences
Feel confident in their ability to set appropriate boundaries
Realize that, by working through sexual issues, individuals may heal psychological and emotional wounding from past experiences and damaging beliefs.

Realize the consequences of sexual activity
Comprehend the impact of media messages on thoughts, feelings, values, and behaviors related to sexuality
Understand that the drive for sex is powerful and can be integrated into one’s life in positive and healthy ways
Respect the right of all people to enjoy and engage in the full range of consensual, non-exploitive sexual behaviors

Decide on what is personally “right” and act on these values
Demonstrate tolerance for people with different values
Are not threatened by others with sexual orientation different from theirs
Show respect to others whose cultural values, ethnic heritage, age, socioeconomic status, religion, and gender are different from theirs

Take responsibility for their own bodies and their own orgasms
If sexually active, use contraception effectively to avoid unplanned pregnancy and use condoms and safer sex to avoid contracting or spreading a sexually transmitted disease
Practice health-promoting behaviors, such as regular checkups, breast or testicular self-exams, regular and routine testing for STDs

Honor the sacred aspect of sexual union
Understand that sexual energy is not separate from being human
Understand that sexual union is one-way human beings connect body and soul.



Education! Values! Contraception, protection, and body integrity! Spirituality!"

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