Title: 
Improving Sexual Health Through Better Information and

Word Count:
542

Summary:
The article discusses sexual health information, 

particularly on reproductive
                  health and its  different topics. 

From contraception to pregnancy, to menstrual     

cycles and infertility, this article gives a basic view 

on each of these, as part of     sexual health 

information.


Keywords:
sexual health information 


Article Body:
Sexual health information should already be made 

available to children as young as 12 years old.  

Parents and the schools should provide both information 

and guidance regarding reproductive health and 

responsible sexual behavior. Of course, the level and 

scope of information to be provided should be carefully 

studied, selected, and presented in order to make the 

young people understand the concepts and objectives 

behind such a form of education. If delivered in a 

positive, scientific yet easily understandable manner, 

sexual health information could help open young 

people's eyes to the need for better understanding of 

sexual health and the demand for a higher sense of 

responsibility for sexual behavior. Sex education in 

schools and at home should cover a variety of topics 

including menstruation, menopause, pregnancy, 

fertility, and infertility. It should also address 

issues about contraception, sexually transmitted 

diseases, and proper understanding of the male and 

female reproductive systems. 

The monthly menstrual cycle is the process by which a 

woman's body gets ready for the possibility of 

fertilization or pregnancy. An average menstrual cycle 

is 28 days from the start of one to the start of the 

next, but this cycle can range from 21 days to 35 days. 

Most menstrual periods last from three to five days. In 

the United States, most girls start menstruating at age 

12, but girls can start menstruating between the ages 

of 8 and 16. 

Sexual health information is not complete without an 

extensive discussion on pregnancy. Women, and even men, 

should gain knowledge and understanding about the 

process of fertilization and the efforts that need to 

be made during the usual nine months of the baby's life 

in the womb. Usually, pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks, 

or just more than nine months, from the start of the 

last menstrual period to childbirth. Prenatal care is 

also very important since this is the means to educate 

parents about how to care for the baby in the woman's 

womb. Getting early and regular prenatal care is 

important for the health of both the mother and the 

developing baby.  But aside from reading books or 

reading online articles about pregnancy, the pregnant 

woman and her partner should regularly visit their 

obstetrician-gynecologist or physician regarding how to 

have a successful pregnancy or how to ensure proper 

prenatal care. 

Infertility is another important albeit often sensitive 

topic for women. Infertility is the condition where a 

woman is unable to get pregnant. It is often used to 

describe women of normal childbearing age who 

experience difficulties with getting pregnant or women 

who are near or past their menopausal stage. Women who 

are able to get pregnant but who cannot carry a 

pregnancy to full term or actual birth are also 

sometimes considered to be infertile. Having 

infertility is a complex problem with no single known 

cause. It is actually a result of a number of adverse 

conditions or a chain of events that have an impact on 

fertility.  

Indeed, gaining more in-depth information about matters 

relating to sexual health is crucial to our health.  It 

should cover the areas of sexual behavior, personal 

care, and reproductive health.  It is not only a means 

to understand how we can protect ourselves from harm, 

it is also a way to know how we can enjoy our existence 

and promote new life.