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The World Health Organization (WHO) defines sexual health as a basic human right that includes the ability to enjoy and control sexual behavior and reproductive function based on personal and social values.1 This definition implies that individuals are free to express their sexuality without fear, shame, guilt, false beliefs, or other factors that may harm sexual relationships. It also implies that one should be free from organic diseases and other deficiencies that interfere with sexual and reproductive function.

ED, formerly called impotence, is defined as the persistent inability to attain and sustain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual intercourse.2 This definition, therefore, excludes disorders of sexual desire, ejaculation, and orgasm.

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Moncada, I. Document for the general public. Int J Impot Res 16 (Suppl 2), S7–S9 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.ijir.3901236

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