Visions of Sexuality

Healthy Vision of Sexuality

  1. Appropriate Boundaries
  2. Committed Lifetime Relationship
  3. Expression of Existing Intimacy
  4. Provides Mutual Enjoyment
  5. Pleasure is Experienced
  6. Safe/No Health Risks
  7. Provides Lasting Fulfillment
  8. Consistent with Spiritual Beliefs
  9. No Resulting Guilt/Shame

Unhealthy Vision of Sexuality

  1. Inappropriate Boundaries
  2. No Permanent Commitment
  3. Attempt to Create Intimacy
  4. Selfish Pursuit of Pleasure
  5. Primary Focus is Pleasure
  6. Risks Health/Safety
  7. Creates Need for More/Different Sexual Experiences
  8. Violates Spiritual Beliefs
  9. Produces Guilt/Shame