special subjects
Overview of Sexuality
Introduction
Few elements of the human experience combine physical, intellectual, and emotional aspects of human interactions as thoroughly as sexuality and all the feelings that go along with it ( References ). Accepted norms of sexual behavior and attitudes vary greatly within and among different cultures. Health care professionals should never be judgmental of sexual behaviors that are not harmful and occur between consenting adults, even under societal pressure to view aspects of human sexual behaviors as deviant. Generally, what is "normal" and "abnormal" cannot be defined medically. However, when sexual behavior or difficulties cause significant distress for a patient or the patient’s partner, or cause harm, treatment is warranted. (See also Overview of Male Sexual Function and Dysfunction and 