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This document discusses sexual communication, including the basic communication model, types of sexual communication, communication with partners, nonverbal communication, barriers to sexual communication, and techniques for sexual communication. The importance of discussing sexual history and good listening skills are also covered.

Human sexuality encompasses knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, values, and behaviors, and is influenced by ethical, spiritual, cultural, and moral concerns. The three dimensions of sexuality are biological, sociocultural, and psychological. Sexual health involves enjoying and expressing sexuality free from risks, while positive sexuality is a natural and healthy aspect of human life. Cultural factors that make positive sexuality difficult include essentialism and social constructionism. The dimensio...