Sexual Health Education

noun the practice of controlling the number of children in a family and the intervals between their births

• The doctor discussed different options for birth control with the patient.
• She's been on birth control for a few years now.
• I need to pick up my BC prescription before the weekend.
• Proper planning is like birth control for avoiding unwanted situations.

noun the state of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations

• Many religious leaders choose to practice celibacy as part of their commitment to their faith.
• My friend is trying out celibacy as a personal challenge.
• Celibacy is not for everyone, some people think it's just a bunch of hooey.
• In a world full of distractions, practicing celibacy can be seen as a way to focus on personal growth.

verb to remove or reduce the stigma or negative associations surrounding something

• It is important to destigmatize mental health issues in order to promote awareness and understanding.
• We need to work on destigmatizing therapy so more people feel comfortable seeking help.
• Let's break the stigma and destigmatize talking about our emotions.
• By shedding light on the topic, we can slowly destigmatize mental health in our community.

noun the act of playing a musical instrument by pressing the keys or strings with the fingers

verb to play a musical instrument by pressing the keys or strings with the fingers

• The musician demonstrated proper fingering technique on the piano during the recital.
• She's been practicing her fingering on the guitar for hours.
• I heard he's really good at fingering on the drums.
• The detective was skilled at fingering out the truth in the midst of all the lies.

noun the act of introducing something new or different

• The intromission of foreign substances into the body can lead to severe health complications.
• Stop the intromission of junk food into your diet if you want to lose weight.
• I can't believe she tried to intromit herself into our conversation like that.
• The intromission of new ideas into the project sparked creativity among the team.

verb to produce offspring; to reproduce

• The purpose of marriage is often seen as a means to procreate and continue the family line.
• Some people choose not to procreate and instead focus on their careers or other interests.
• I heard she's been trying to procreate with that guy she just started dating.
• The artist's goal was to procreate ideas and concepts through their unique style of painting.

noun a disease that is contracted and transmitted by sexual contact, caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites

• Venereal disease is a serious health concern that can be transmitted through sexual contact.
• I heard that he contracted a venereal disease after not using protection.
• She got a nasty case of VD from her ex-boyfriend.
• The spread of gossip in the office was like a venereal disease, infecting everyone with false information.