This book addresses sexuality in health education and clinical practice, with particular emphasis on providing culturally sensitive care across diverse contexts. Existing literature often treats sexuality as an isolated topic limited to reproductive health or disease prevention, overlooking its broader psychosocial, developmental, ethical, and rights-based dimensions. This book addresses this gap by presenting an integrated life-course perspective, examining sexuality and health from childhood and adolescence through adulthood and ageing.

It aligns with contemporary public health frameworks, sexual rights discourse, and holistic care models. The book is especially relevant in the context of evolving societal norms, digital influences, gender diversity, and the growing emphasis on comprehensive sexual health education.

This text responds to the growing global demand for inclusive, evidence-based, and culturally sensitive resources for nursing, medical, public health, and allied health education.

Suja Kumari is an assistant Professor at Amrita College of Nursing, Kochi, and a PhD Scholar in Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, she is an accomplished educator, researcher, author, and leader in adolescent reproductive health innovation.

K T Moly is a Professor-cum-Principal at Amrita College of Nursing, Kochi, with over four decades of nursing experience. She is an accomplished nurse educator, researcher, author, PhD coordinator, and research guide.