Pregnancy and childbearing may also be included in the discussion. The sexual response cycle many men and women may experience may also be incorporated in the topic. Fertility, infertility, urinary, gynecological, and reproductive problems may also be involved in sexual health. Many believe that sexual health is a vitally important part of any relationship. Sexuality may incorporate love and affection in achieving a healthy relationship.

Sexually transmitted diseases may be described as any disease that may be spread by engaging in a sexual activity with a person that has an STD. Some STDs, such as HIV and herpes, may not be curable. Others may be treated with medications.

Using a condom, having sex with only one person and choosing sexual partners wisely may help to prevent STDs. There may be a lot of misinformation regarding STDs, so speaking with a health care professional may help to answer any questions patients may have regarding STDs.

The sexual response cycle may be described as a sequence of physical and emotional changes that a person may experience as they become aroused and engage in sexual activity. The process may begin with excitement and continue into plateau as the body's response to excitement intensifies. The cycle may then reach orgasm, the climax of the sexual response cycle, and then enter the resolution phase as the body returns to normalcy. Having a functioning sexual response cycle may be important in enjoying sex. Understanding this cycle may help to enhance relationships and identify any sexual problems an individual or couple may experience.

Other sexual function problems may arise such as erectile dysfunction, infertility, and prostate health, all of which may be connected to sexual well being. Women may experience vaginal dryness and reproductive problems involving the ovaries or uterus. Cervical cancer or other cancers may also affect sexual health and has been linked to the human papillomavirus.

Sexual health problems may have different causes and the treatment for each may vary greatly. Speaking with a health care professional on an individual basis may help to best understand sexual health.

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