Analysing the concept of sexuality

... Analysing the concept of SEXUALITY Vincent Saliba Introduction "Human sexuality encompasses the sexual knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, values, and behaviours of individuals. Its various dimensions involve the anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry of the sexual response system; identity, orientation, roles, and personality; and thoughts, feelings, and relationships. Sexuality is influenced by ethical, spiritual, cultural, and moral concerns." The above definition presented by the Sex Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS) demonstrates the complexity of this multi-facet concept. This complex behaviour will be analysed in an attempt to clarify its meaning, however the Nursing implications towards sexuality will further be emphasised. Aware of the limitations, it is not possible to analyse and present all the complexities and numerous attributes which this concept brings about. It is therefore the author's intention to assign the attributes under three major categories namely the physical, social and psychological aspects of life and

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