Sexual health glossary

Find out all about sexual health thanks to the Irish Family Planning Association.

Find out all about sexual health thanks to the Irish Family Planning Association.

Do you have questions about what certain terms relating to sex mean? Are you too embarrassed to ask anyone? Well check out this sexual and reproductive health glossary developed by the Irish Family Planning Association.

The glossary defines and gives information on everything from sexually transmitted infections to types of contraceptive to gynaecological problems.

The health glossary is in an easy to read and understand A to Z format and is very comprehensive. It’s a great resource if you want to learn more about sexual health!

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