Talking all about sexual health: What is human sexuality, sexual intimacy, and the 5 levels of relationship.
SEXUALITY Human sexuality is the total expression of an individual’s femaleness or maleness through that person’s feelings, beliefs, attitudes, values, and behaviors. It is a complex expression of the whole person. Sexuality reinforces and affirms the individual as a human being and allows the role of female or male to develop. SEXUAL INTIMACY A state of closeness and familiarity between 2 people characterized by the desire and ability to share one’s innermost thoughts, needs, and feelings with each other either verbally or non-verbally. 5 Levels of a Relationship 1. DATING Seeing a variety of people with a low level of commitment. 2. STEADY Seeing one person exclusively with a medium level of commitment. 3. ENGAGEMENT Exclusive relationship with a high level of commitment and a promise to marry. 4. COMMON LAW MARRIAGE Relationship with a high level of commitment (living together) No binding legal contract or commitment before God. ...