# Sexual Intercourse --- **Sexual intercourse**, or just **sex** is sexual contact between two (or more) people, typically involving their [[external genetalia|genitalia]]. >[!tip] Disclaimer! Sex is a really important but also complicated and socially charged subject. There are lots of ways to do sex, and (assuming active and ongoing consent) no one kind is really *better* or somehow *more important* than another kind. But! For the purposes of these notes (unless stated otherwise) we will be discussing the kind of sexual intercourse that has a chance resulting in [[pregnancy]]. [[sexual transmitted infection]] [[contraception]] ## Sexuality **Sexuality** is a person's individual expression of their sexual preferences or desires. ### Nursing Diagnosis • Ineffective Sexuality Pattern • Sexual Dysfunction #### Patient outcomes regarding sexuality • Define individual sexuality. • Establish open patterns of communication with significant others. • Develop self-awareness and body awareness. • Describe responsible sexual health self-care practices. • Practice responsible sexual expression.**** ___