“Sexual Health is the integration of the bodily, emotional, intellectual, and social aspects of sexual being, in ways that positively enrich and enhance personality, communication, and Love.”

The statement mentioned above is the original definition of Sexual Health, published by the World Health Organization in 1975. It has since then evolved as the cultural conversation about sexuality has matured and will hopefully continue to do so.

There may be an ongoing dialogue about objective perspectives, but one thing we can all agree upon is that human sexuality is an essential part of who we are. Our mental and physical health is positively affected if our sensual experiences are healthy and filled with joy and satisfaction. And vice versa. Our mental, emotional, and physical state influences our Sexual Health.

Making Sexual Health a priority, as we do with our mental and physical health, enhances your experience as a human being, allowing a connection of body and soul.

However, Sexual Health develops over a lifespan, from birth until the last breath. It is essential to recognize that and exercise patience and curiosity as you are integrating your sexuality into your life in a balanced and healthy way.

That integration of Sexual Health offers spiritual, physical, and emotional healing. It helps you understand that the desire for sex is powerful and can mesh into your life in positive and healthy ways. It also teaches you that embracing sensuality is not separate from being human.

Furthermore, focusing on Sexual Health permits you to create thoughts, feelings, values, and behaviors related to sexuality that agree with who you are at this moment in your life.

Sexual Health also offers appreciation for your own body. You can learn how to become sensually aware and stay present in your body.

We all have the capacity to nurture ourselves and others and accept nurturing from others. Focusing on Sexual Health will help you connect with that elemental human trait and desire.

Working to improve your Sexual Health allows you to experience and enjoy sensual feelings without necessarily acting upon them. It further teaches you to be vulnerable and simultaneously take responsibility for your boundaries so you can feel joy in your chosen experiences.

You will also realize that by working through sexual challenges, you may heal psychological and emotional wounds from past experiences and damaging beliefs.

Many more attributes follow a path of Sexual Health, especially regarding self-worth, self-esteem, and education. But please keep in mind that a healing journey with Sexual Health is like the journey we take with our mental health, a long-time endeavor. May you be guided with compassion, joy, and support on this gratifying path of embracing Sexual Health.

 Maui Healing Retreat offers two sessions embracing Sexual Health.

The Power of Sexual Health * This session may be an add-on to any package or taken as stand alone session.

Sensual Healing *This session is included as an optional session for any of our retreat packages (swap out integration for sensual healing).

Determine which of our two sessions might be right for you and find out where you are on your journey of sexual health:

Take our Sexual Health Quiz