In: Nursing
Medicines can affect sexual desire or performance, Sexual health is a state of physical, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality.
Over 90% of nurses understood how patients' diseases and treatment might affect their sexuality. Studies are needed to understand fully what mechanisms underlie the barriers that clearly prevent nurses from addressing patients' sexuality.
Being benefited and safe to explore and express your sexuality can be good for your mental health. It can reduce distress, anxiety, and depression.
Homophobia or sexuality-based intolerance can make it difficult to enjoy life fully. If you notice that this is affecting your sleep, appetite, concentration, or relationships, it might be time to get some help.
Gay/lesbian people more frequently reported critical physical symptoms and chronic conditions than heterosexual people. Differences in smoking, alcohol use and drug use were less prominent.