What Is Unhealthy Sexual Behavior?

Sex is a healthy and natural part of life that can add intimacy and enjoyment to relationships. However, there are certain unhealthy sexual behaviours that can carry certain risks to your health (STIs and unwanted pregnancy) and it can also negatively affect mental wellness.

To maintain sexual health, it's important to maintain a transparent and open form of communication with your partner to prevent unwanted consequences. Getting regular sexual health screenings will also help protect a person’s health. At Pearl Chemist Group in South London, we provide sexual health services and sexual health screenings in London at our Tooting, Earlsfield, Epsom, and Tolworth locations where you can get private and discreet consultations and treatment.

This article defines what unhealthy sexual behaviour is and provides examples of high-risk sexual behaviours.

Sexual Health vs Unhealthy Sexual Behaviour

If you are sexually active, it’s important to understand what is considered healthy vs unhealthy sexual behaviour so you can protect your health and mental wellness.

Sexual healthis defined as:

●     Enjoyment of sexual relations without abuse, exploitation, or oppression.

●     Having control of preventing pregnancy.

●     Absence and avoidance of sexually transmitted infections.

●     Agrees with a person's values and is respectful of self and others.

●     Has open and honest communication so both partners feel safe and free to choose.

●     Deepens intimacy and joy

Unhealthy sexual behaviour, on the other hand, can lead to deviance from any of these points. It compromises values, is dishonest and exploitative, and at times disrespectful of self and others, and does not deepen intimacy.

What Are Signs of Unhealthy Sexual Behaviour?

Some of the behaviours below can put you at a higher risk of contracting an STI, getting pregnant, or experiencing feelings of guilt, shame, or fear as a result of your sexual behaviour.

Examples of unhealthy sexual behaviour include:

●     Sex without the use protection (condoms, etc).

●     Sexual intercourse without using birth control.

●     Having multiple sex partners.

●     Anal sex.

●     Having sex while intoxicated.

●     Engaging in sexual behaviour that makes you feel uncomfortable.

Getting regular STI and sexual health screenings in Tooting, Earlsfield, Epsom, or Tolworth at Pearl Chemist Group will help protect a person’s sexual health.

Sexual Health Services in Tolworth at Pearl Chemist Group

Being proactive about caring for your sexual health is the best way to protect your overall physical and mental health. That’s why Pearl Chemist Group is happy to offer Sexual Health Screenings in Epsom, Tooting, and Earlsfield.

If you need to find out more about our sexual health services, you can visit your nearest Pearl Chemist Group branch and our team will be happy to assist you with any concerns you may have.