Sexual Rights

Health

You have rights in the bedroom.. or wherever you find yourself! These include the right to

accurate information about sexuality, contraception and sexually transmitted infections.
say no to an unwanted touch of any kind
stop being physical or sexual with a partner at any point
make decisions about sexuality, in your own time
express your sexuality safely
not be pressured into being physical or sexual
wear and do what you like without being sexually assaulted
not express your sexuality unless you want to.
feel safe in a physical or sexual relationship
feel comfortable with your actions and those of others towards you.
enjoy sex just for the pleasure of it
be treated as an equal sexual partner
be treated with dignity and respect at all times
express your desires, needs and concerns – and be listened to
be the one to initiate sex
choose your sexual partner, whether they are the same or the opposite sex
be treated by health care workers in a respectful, caring and sensitive way
contraception

Also see Equality, LGBT and Sexual Harassment

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