A sexually healthy person is someone who:
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Makes decisions about sexual health that are in line with her or his personal identities, goals, values, and beliefs.
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Makes healthy decisions based on access to accurate, affordable and comprehensive education, services, and resources.
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Has the skills and knowledge to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
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Has the skills to build and maintain safe and healthy relationships.
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Has the skills and knowledge to decide when and if to have a family.
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Has the right to be free from oppression, exploitation, and abuse.
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Advocates for his or her needs, wants, goals, and values.
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Is an educated consumer of health information, resources, and services.
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Can talk comfortably about sexual health with health professionals, teachers, partners, friends, and family.
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Has the skills and motivation to disclose a present infection, if any, to her or his sex partners.
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Has a strong foundation for lifelong sexual health, whether or not he or she is currently sexually active.