Learning about your body can give you more control over your health.

Healthy sexual and reproductive organs are vital to a woman's sexual health. Learning about the functions of each organ and how these organs work together allows you to be aware of your body and of any changes that might indicate a problem. This information can also help you choose a method of birth control or determine when is the best time to try and get pregnant

Learning about a woman's sexual responses may also make you more comfortable with your body. If you understand what happens to your body when you are sexually excited, you may be able to improve your sexual experiences.

A woman's sexual responses change throughout her life cycle. In part this is due to her changing levels of experience and self-knowledge, but there are also physical changes as her body matures. Pregnancy and childbirth may have an impact on a woman's sexual responses. Dealing with the physical and emotional changes associated with menopause is also an important part of a woman's sexual health.

• The Reproductive and Sexual Organs
• The Menstrual Cycle
• Female Sexual Response