Sexual health is a state of physical, mental and social well-being concerning sexuality.[1] It also means having the knowledge and skills to make informed and safe sexual choices. During adolescence, decisions to engage in sexual activity often begin and these choices can affect a youth's health in the future.
Data on sexual health includes three indicators:
[1] World Health Organization. (2017). Sexual health. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization. Available at: http://www.who.int/topics/sexual_health/en/