Sexual Self-Efficacy: Confidence in Sexual Choices and Communication
Sexual self-efficacy is confidence in one’s ability to communicate sexual choices, set boundaries, protect health, seek care, and manage intimate situations.
Sexual Agency: Choice, Autonomy, Desire, and Sexual Self-Direction
Sexual agency is the ability to make, communicate, and act on personal choices about sexuality, pleasure, relationships, health, identity, and boundaries.
Sexual Assertiveness: Expressing Desire, Boundaries, and Sexual Needs
Sexual assertiveness is the ability to communicate sexual interests, preferences, boundaries, refusals, and health needs clearly and respectfully.