Service path: Sexuality
1. What is sexuality?
Sexuality is an essential part of being human throughout life. Sexuality means different things to different people. It also manifests itself in different ways in different people's lives.
2. Sexual rights and responsibilities
Sexual rights are human rights, and they belong to everyone.
Sexual rights refer to individuals’ rights to make informed and responsible decisions about matters related to their own sexuality.
Adults are responsible for supporting the development of children’s and young people’s sexual safety and emotional skills.
3. Support for your own kind of sexuality
Taking care of your sexuality is important. Sexual balance of mind and body is a state you can promote through your own actions. You can seek support for your own kind of sexuality through self-care programmes or peer support.
Are you wondering about your relationship? Would you like your problems to be resolved more easily? Would you like there to be more joy and warmth in your relationship?
Miestalo provides information about men’s health issues and support for managing them.
Naistalo offers information on gynaecological conditions, childbirth, fertility, and infertility examinations and treatment.
Sexuality does not disappear when you become ill. Illness can also bring completely new perspectives on sexuality. Read more about how different illnesses may affect sexuality.
Peer support as a resource for experiencing your own sexuality.
4. When concern arises
If you have experienced, or suspect you have experienced sexual harassment or violence, do not stay alone with it. Get in touch also if you are worried about a loved one’s sexual safety.
The Finnish Hotline Nettivihje is a service for reporting adults who behave inappropriately online.
Sexual violence is a violation of sexual self-determination and privacy.
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