“Your health has a big impact on your sex life and vice versa. Don’t be embarrassed about discussing sex with your doctor. Your doctor can be a reliable source of…”.1
Umbrella
What may the Sex Umbrella include?
Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:
- Coitus
- Consummation
- Copulation
- Intercourse
- Intimacy
- Sex
- Sex Life
- Sexual Health
- Sexual Intercourse
- Sexuality
- Vaginal Intercourse
- “Bonk”
- “Carnal Knowledge”
- “Favour”
- “Funny Business”
- “Hanky-Panky”
- “Jig-Jig”
- “Jump”
- “Love Making”
- “Morning Glory”
- “Naughty”
- “Quickie”
- “Shag”
- “Slap-and-Tickle”
- “Tumble In the Hay”
Terminology
Can sex mean different things to different people?
I think the term sex can be like the terms diet, love and menopause and mean different things, to different people, at different times, in different places.
When I use the term sex what I mean may be different to what someone else means or what is meant in medicaltalk.
It can therefore be important when the term sex is used to be clear about what is meant, so we may work out whether we are on the same page meaning the same thing or not.
Definition
What is sex?
DotS the definition of sex may vary. In Sexual and Reproductive Health: Gender and Human Rights – Sexual Health the World Health Organization’s (WHO) working definition is:
“Sex refers to the biological characteristics that define humans as female or male. While these sets of biological characteristics are not mutually exclusive, as there are individuals who possess both, they tend to differentiate humans as males and females”.2
The WHO also note:
“In general use in many languages, the term sex is often used to mean “sexual activity”, but for technical purposes in the context of sexuality and sexual health discussions, the above definition is preferred”.3
Health Care Provider
What if I would like help with sex?
If you would like help with sex, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.
In Have Questions About Sex? Ask Your Doctor the (United States) Mayo Clinic encourage us to talk about sex, explaining:
“Your health has a big impact on your sex life and vice versa. Don’t be embarrassed about discussing sex with your doctor. Your doctor can be a reliable source of information on sexual health. He or she can help you manage chronic conditions and medications that affect your sex life. Your doctor can help you understand how sexual activity may change throughout your life”.4
Health Topics A-Z
Where may I find Health Topics related to Sex?
In Health Topics A-Z you may find:
Links
Where may I find Links related to Sex?
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Links
This Links List to third party websites is neither comprehensive nor exhaustive. Inclusion on this Links List does not imply endorsement or recommendation. Non-inclusion on this Links List does not imply non-endorsement or non-recommendation. Third party websites are not under the control of Meno Martha International Menopause Directory. Third party websites may contain explicit medical images and/or sexual references. Please read Meno Martha International Menopause Directory’s Links Policy before proceeding to a Link. Please contact Webmaster if you experience a problem with a Link.- Anorgasmia In Women
- Are Sex Toys Safe?
- British Association for Sexual Health and HIV
- Caredownthere.com.au
- Condoms (External)
- Contraception
- Female Orgasm: No Climax With Vaginal Penetration?
- Female Reproductive System [Topics]
- Female Sexual Dysfunction
- How To Get Help With Your Sexual Health
- How To Increase Your Sexual Desire During Menopause
- How do I deal with vaginal atrophy? — Ask Dr Jean
- Information About Menopause [Multiply Languages] [Videos]
- Information for Partners
- International Society for Sexual Medicine
- International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health: Find A Provider
- Libido: The Highs and Lows of Midlife
- Low Sex Drive In Women
- Menopause FAQs: Expert Answers To Frequently Asked Questions About Menopause
- Menopause and Sexuality
- Menopause – Will It Affect My Sex Life? [Multiply Languages] [Video]
- Menopause: Advice To Other Women About the Menopause [Video Interview Stories]
- Menopause: Advice To Partners About the Menopause [Video Interview Stories]
- Menopause: Libido, Vaginal Dryness and Urinary Problems and the Menopause [Video Interview Stories]
- Menopause: Relationships, Sex and Contraception and the Menopause [Video Interview Stories]
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
- Nsvrc.org [National Sexual Violence Resource Center, United States]: Directory of Organizations
- Patty Brisben Foundation for Women’s Sexual Health: New! Sexual Anatomy 101
- Problems With Orgasm
- Protect Yourself During Sex
- Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
- Relationships
- Senior Sex: Tips for Older Men
- Sex & Relationships: Sex & Menopause [+ Video: 5 Things To Know About Sex In Later Life]
- Sex & Sexual Health
- Sex & Sexual Health: Libido
- Sex & Sexual Health: Painful Sex (Dyspareunia)
- Sex & Sexual Health: Relationships
- Sex & Sexual Health: Safer Sex & STIs
- Sex & Sexual Health: Sexuality
- Sex Headaches
- Sex and Heart Disease
- Sex and Menopause: Treatment for Symptoms
- Sex and Relationships After the Menopause
- Sex and the Adult Female With Cancer [Topics]
- Sexual Advice Association [United Kingdom]
- Sexual Assault Awareness Month [United States]
- Sexual Difficulties In the Menopause
- Sexual Health
- Sexual Health
- Sexual Health
- Sexual Health
- Sexual Health Issues [Topics]
- Sexual Health: Basics – Sexual Health Basics
- Sexual Health: Can Oral Sex Give You Cancer?
- Sexual Health: Expert Answers – Is There An Equivalent of Viagra for Women?
- Sexual Health: Female Sexual Problems
- Sexual Health: In-Depth – Sexual Health and Aging: Keep the Passion Alive
- Sexual Health: In-Depth – Vagina: What’s Normal, What’s Not
- Sexual Health: In-Depth – Women’s Sexual Health: Talking About Your Sexual Needs
- Sexual Health: Is Masturbation Normal?
- Sexual Health: Is My Vagina Normal?
- Sexual Health: Keeping Your Vagina Clean and Healthy
- Sexual Health: Male Sexual Problems
- Sexual Health: Sex Activities and Risk
- Sexual Health: Sex After Hysterectomy
- Sexual Health: Sexual Health for Lesbian and Bisexual Women
- Sexual Health: Women’s Stuff – Video
- Sexual Problems In Women
- Susan Davis – Is Testosterone the Answer To Low Libido? | Interviews With Marla Shapiro
- Testosterone Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- The Vulva: Irritation, Diagnosis & Treatment – Booklet
- Urogenital Atrophy Explained – A British Menopause Society Video
- Uterus, Cervix & Ovaries – Fact sheet
- Vaginal Dryness
- Vaginal Dryness
- Vaginal Dryness After Menopause: How To Treat It?
- Vaginal Dryness: Treatment Options
- Video Series-2019 – Talking To Your Clinician About Sexual Health Concerns
- Video Series-2019 – Treatment Options for Arousal and Orgasm Issues
- Video Series-2021 – Common Issues Surrounding Sexuality and Menopause
- Video Series-2021 – Importance of Birth Control In Perimenopause
- Video Series-2021 – Treatment Options for Vaginal Dryness and Urinary Issues
- Video Series-2021 – What Women Need To Know About Hormone Therapies
- Vulva & Vaginal Irritation: What Is the Vulva? [+ Diagram]
- Vulva and Vaginal Health: Getting the Right Advice
- Vulva, Vagina, Ovaries and Uterus
- What Can Cause Orgasm Problems In Women?
- What Is An Orgasm?
- What Is Normal Sex?
- What You Didn’t Know About STIs…
- When Sex Hurts – Podcast
Why Does Sex Hurt?- Will Menopause Affect My Sex Life? [+ Video]
- Women’s Wellness: Painful Sex After Menopause
- Women’s Wellness: Signs and Symptoms of Vaginal Health Problems
- World Menopause Day: World Menopause Day 2018: Patient Information Leaflet – Sexual Wellbeing After Menopause [Multiply Languages]
- World Menopause Day: World Menopause Day 2019: Patient Information Leaflet – Testosterone for Women At Midlife [Multiply Languages]
- Your Contraceptive Guide: Condoms
- Your Sexual Health
Sources
Where may I find the Sources quoted?
You may find the Sources quoted at:
Sources
- Have Questions About Sex? Ask Your Doctor. 01 October 2020. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/sexual-health/in-depth/art-20048805 Accessed: 12 June 2021
- Sexual and Reproductive Health: Gender and Human Rights – Sexual Health: Working Definition. World Health Organization https://www.who.int/reproductivehealth/topics/gender_rights/sexual_health/en/ Accessed: 12 June 2021
- Sexual and Reproductive Health: Gender and Human Rights – Sexual Health: Working Definition. World Health Organization https://www.who.int/reproductivehealth/topics/gender_rights/sexual_health/en/ Accessed: 12 June 2021
- Have Questions About Sex? Ask Your Doctor. 01 October 2020. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/sexual-health/in-depth/art-20048805 Accessed: 12 June 2021
Topic Last Updated: 12 June 2021 – Topic Last Reviewed: 12 June 2021
