Healthy Vision of Sexuality
Appropriate Boundaries
Committed Lifetime Relationship
Expression of Existing Intimacy
Provides Mutual Enjoyment
Pleasure is Experienced
Safe/No Health Risks
Provides Lasting Fulfillment
Consistent with Spiritual Beliefs
No Resulting Guilt/Shame
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Unhealthy Vision of Sexuality
Inappropriate Boundaries
No Permanent Commitment
Attempt to Create Intimacy
Selfish Pursuit of Pleasure
Primary Focus is Pleasure
Risks Health/Safety
Creates Need for More/Different
Sexual Experiences
Violates Spiritual Beliefs
Produces Guilt/Shame
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