Sexuality is a part of our lives that can bring fulfillment, excitement and satisfaction. We are sexual beings from birth until death. In fact, infancy may be the most sensual time of our lives. Constantly held and cuddled, kissed, caressed, cleaned and powdered and talked to in warm, loving tones, an infant learns how to be loved and to trust others. Many parents jump to the conclusion that talking about sexuality with their children means talking about sexual intercourse.
Sexuality refers to much more than sexual intercourse.
It involves how we feel about ourselves as boys and girls, men and women and how we present ourselves to members of the same and opposite sex. It is an integral part of our self-esteem and body image. It is also our sexual behaviour, including, but far from limited to, sexual intercourse. Sexuality is a significant part of our physiological, psychological, social and spiritual selves. Many parents, while acknowledging this broader definition of sexuality get stuck on sexual behaviour.