Sex
noun
The two main categories of human beings, male and female, based on physical and biological features.
What is your sex, male or female?
Often appears as...
- sex determination
- biological sex
noun
The physical activity in which people touch each other's bodies, kiss each other, etc., in order to get pleasure and to show romantic love.
They were left alone in the same house and they had sex.
Often appears as...
- have sex
- safe sex
verb
To determine the biological gender of an animal.
They were sexing the newly hatched chicks
Often appears as...
- sexing chickens
- sexing animals
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Technical
adjective
Related to the physical activity where people touch each other's bodies, kiss each other, etc., for pleasure.
They engage in sex play.
Often appears as...
- sex education
- sex play
noun
The two main categories of human beings, male and female, based on physical and biological features.
What is your sex, male or female?
Often appears as...
- sex determination
- biological sex
noun
The physical activity in which people touch each other's bodies, kiss each other, etc., in order to get pleasure and to show romantic love.
They were left alone in the same house and they had sex.
Often appears as...
- have sex
- safe sex
verb
To determine the biological gender of an animal.
They were sexing the newly hatched chicks
Often appears as...
- sexing chickens
- sexing animals
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Related to the physical activity where people touch each other's bodies, kiss each other, etc., for pleasure.
They engage in sex play.
Often appears as...
- sex education
- sex play
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Not Gender
Sex refers to biological differences, while 'gender' includes social and cultural roles.
Her sex is female, but she identifies with a different gender.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-binary Awareness
Some people don't identify with traditional male or female sexes; be aware of non-binary or others.
Alex's sex is male, but they are non-binary.
Pro Tip 3/3Sensitive Subject
Asking someone about their sex can be invasive; it's usually private information.
A medical form might ask for your sex for health reasons.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Gender
Sex refers to biological differences, while 'gender' includes social and cultural roles.
Her sex is female, but she identifies with a different gender.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-binary Awareness
Some people don't identify with traditional male or female sexes; be aware of non-binary or others.
Alex's sex is male, but they are non-binary.
Pro Tip 3/3Sensitive Subject
Asking someone about their sex can be invasive; it's usually private information.
A medical form might ask for your sex for health reasons.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Gender
Sex refers to biological differences, while 'gender' includes social and cultural roles.
Her sex is female, but she identifies with a different gender.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-binary Awareness
Some people don't identify with traditional male or female sexes; be aware of non-binary or others.
Alex's sex is male, but they are non-binary.
Pro Tip 3/3Sensitive Subject
Asking someone about their sex can be invasive; it's usually private information.
A medical form might ask for your sex for health reasons.
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Sex Offender PIPE National...
hang over him for the rest of his life sex offenders are singled out because they picked on the most innocent people there is their crime as the most heinous my crime scene is even though I wasn't a two-year-old but people look at that they look at the age of the victim they
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Why do we love? A...
we love in order to quench our physical and psychological desires. Humans are designed to procreate, but without the ecstasy of passionate love, sex is unsatisfying. Our fear of the cold, cruel world tempts us to build hard shells to protect and isolate ourselves.
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How do pregnancy tests...
and found that it predicted pregnancy with a respectable 70% accuracy, though it couldn't reliably tell the sex of the baby. Scientists hypothesized that the test worked because pregnant women's urine contains more estrogen, which can promote seed growth.
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Let's talk about sex -...
That was the worst year. I was obsessively curious about sex and also deeply ashamed by it. It wasn't my only problem, of course, not by a long shot, but it was the beginning of a downward spiral. And my bad luck was to hit bottom
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What is love? - Brad...
healthy or totally weird, with the love of your parents and siblings. Love is also a set of behaviors we associate with the Holding hands, kissing, hugging, public displays of affection, dating, marriage, having kids, or just sex.
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Why do people join...
to financial assets and living arrangements. Cults also demand obedience to human leaders who tend to be highly persuasive people with authoritarian and narcissistic streaks motivated by money, sex, power, or all three.
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5 Amazing Animal...
the ratio between the sexes among newborns is usually equal true to form two of these cubs are male and to a female it will be rare indeed for all four of them to reach maturity many
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Brutal Lion Infanticide...
However, the lionesses need a strong coalition of males for their future protection So, they must prevent them fighting over sex. They do this by being sexually insatiable.
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A funny look at the...
my entire life and I can't even tell you about tinder except for the fact that if you think that there is a limit to the amount of anonymous sex we can have on this planet
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Rethinking infidelity...
Is it a hookup, a love story, paid sex, a chat room, a massage with a happy ending? Why do we think that men cheat out of boredom and fear of intimacy,
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Sex Offender PIPE National...
hang over him for the rest of his life sex offenders are singled out because they picked on the most innocent people there is their crime as the most heinous my crime scene is even though I wasn't a two-year-old but people look at that they look at the age of the victim they
Video examples
Why do we love? A...
we love in order to quench our physical and psychological desires. Humans are designed to procreate, but without the ecstasy of passionate love, sex is unsatisfying. Our fear of the cold, cruel world tempts us to build hard shells to protect and isolate ourselves.
Video examples
How do pregnancy tests...
and found that it predicted pregnancy with a respectable 70% accuracy, though it couldn't reliably tell the sex of the baby. Scientists hypothesized that the test worked because pregnant women's urine contains more estrogen, which can promote seed growth.
Video examples
Let's talk about sex -...
That was the worst year. I was obsessively curious about sex and also deeply ashamed by it. It wasn't my only problem, of course, not by a long shot, but it was the beginning of a downward spiral. And my bad luck was to hit bottom
Video examples
What is love? - Brad...
healthy or totally weird, with the love of your parents and siblings. Love is also a set of behaviors we associate with the Holding hands, kissing, hugging, public displays of affection, dating, marriage, having kids, or just sex.
Video examples
Why do people join...
to financial assets and living arrangements. Cults also demand obedience to human leaders who tend to be highly persuasive people with authoritarian and narcissistic streaks motivated by money, sex, power, or all three.
Video examples
5 Amazing Animal...
the ratio between the sexes among newborns is usually equal true to form two of these cubs are male and to a female it will be rare indeed for all four of them to reach maturity many
Video examples
Brutal Lion Infanticide...
However, the lionesses need a strong coalition of males for their future protection So, they must prevent them fighting over sex. They do this by being sexually insatiable.
Video examples
A funny look at the...
my entire life and I can't even tell you about tinder except for the fact that if you think that there is a limit to the amount of anonymous sex we can have on this planet
Video examples
Rethinking infidelity...
Is it a hookup, a love story, paid sex, a chat room, a massage with a happy ending? Why do we think that men cheat out of boredom and fear of intimacy,
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Quote examples
Charles Baudelaire
French Poet
The lover of life makes the whole world into his family, just as the lover of the fair sex creates his from all the lovely women he has found, from those that could be found, and those who are impossible to find.
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Fran Lebowitz
American Journalist
Don't bother discussing sex with small children. They rarely have anything to add.
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Kathy Burke
English Actress
Sex education is absolutely important. Kids need to know about sex.
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Zsa Zsa Gabor
Hungarian Actress
The women's movement hasn't changed my sex life. It wouldn't dare.
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Robert Crumb
American Artist
The only burning passion I'm sure I have, is the passion for sex.
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Rodney Dangerfield
American Comedian
If it wasn't for pick-pockets I'd have no sex life at all.
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Grace Jones
Model
It's important that the sexes understand each other.
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Lana Turner
American Actress
The truth is, sex doesn't mean that much to me now.
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Denise Bidot
American Model
I was raised to believe that sex was for marriage.
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Scott Speedman
English Actor
And sex is definitely part of college life.
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Charles Baudelaire
French Poet
The lover of life makes the whole world into his family, just as the lover of the fair sex creates his from all the lovely women he has found, from those that could be found, and those who are impossible to find.
Quote examples
Fran Lebowitz
American Journalist
Don't bother discussing sex with small children. They rarely have anything to add.
Quote examples
Kathy Burke
English Actress
Sex education is absolutely important. Kids need to know about sex.
Quote examples
Zsa Zsa Gabor
Hungarian Actress
The women's movement hasn't changed my sex life. It wouldn't dare.
Quote examples
Robert Crumb
American Artist
The only burning passion I'm sure I have, is the passion for sex.
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Rodney Dangerfield
American Comedian
If it wasn't for pick-pockets I'd have no sex life at all.
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Grace Jones
Model
It's important that the sexes understand each other.
Quote examples
Lana Turner
American Actress
The truth is, sex doesn't mean that much to me now.
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Denise Bidot
American Model
I was raised to believe that sex was for marriage.
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Scott Speedman
English Actor
And sex is definitely part of college life.
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