Sexuality
noun
The feelings, attractions, and activities related to being sexually attracted to someone or not.
She began exploring her sexuality when she was a teenager.
Often appears as...
- explore one's sexuality
- sexual orientation
noun
The characteristics and behavior that differentiate between being male or female.
He struggled with his sexuality before coming out as gay.
Often appears as...
- struggle with one's sexuality
- affirm one's sexuality
noun
The characteristic of a person or thing as sexual.
Her poems openly express her sexuality.
Often appears as...
- express one's sexuality
- celebrate one's sexuality
Usage tips
Literary
noun
The knowledge, education, and understanding about sexual behaviors and relationships.
Sexuality education is an important part of a school's curriculum.
Often appears as...
- sexuality education
- teaching sexuality
noun
The feelings, attractions, and activities related to being sexually attracted to someone or not.
She began exploring her sexuality when she was a teenager.
Often appears as...
- explore one's sexuality
- sexual orientation
noun
The characteristics and behavior that differentiate between being male or female.
He struggled with his sexuality before coming out as gay.
Often appears as...
- struggle with one's sexuality
- affirm one's sexuality
noun
The characteristic of a person or thing as sexual.
Her poems openly express her sexuality.
Often appears as...
- express one's sexuality
- celebrate one's sexuality
Usage tips
Literary
noun
The knowledge, education, and understanding about sexual behaviors and relationships.
Sexuality education is an important part of a school's curriculum.
Often appears as...
- sexuality education
- teaching sexuality
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Journey
Sexuality often describes a personal understanding or exploration of one's sexual feelings.
After moving to a new city, he felt free to explore his sexuality.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Context
Sexuality can be emotionally charged and personal, so use it with sensitivity in conversations.
They had a private discussion about their sexualities.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Context
Discussions about sexuality often reflect social issues, like rights and acceptance.
The parade celebrated the diversity of human sexuality.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Journey
Sexuality often describes a personal understanding or exploration of one's sexual feelings.
After moving to a new city, he felt free to explore his sexuality.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Context
Sexuality can be emotionally charged and personal, so use it with sensitivity in conversations.
They had a private discussion about their sexualities.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Context
Discussions about sexuality often reflect social issues, like rights and acceptance.
The parade celebrated the diversity of human sexuality.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Journey
Sexuality often describes a personal understanding or exploration of one's sexual feelings.
After moving to a new city, he felt free to explore his sexuality.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Context
Sexuality can be emotionally charged and personal, so use it with sensitivity in conversations.
They had a private discussion about their sexualities.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Context
Discussions about sexuality often reflect social issues, like rights and acceptance.
The parade celebrated the diversity of human sexuality.
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Video examples
An ode to the millennial...
cupcake machines kennel computers or driverless cars we don't believe in war or lettuce on World of Warcraft we don't have time to care about your race or sexuality if they don't make sense we question the rules because we believe that rulers are meant to be broken and
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The secret to desire in...
which is why I began to explore this concept of erotic intelligence. You know, animals have sex. It's the pivot, it's biology, it's the natural instinct. We are the only ones who have an erotic life, which means that it's sexuality transformed by the human imagination.
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Why we love, why we...
a society in which the talents of both men and women are becoming understood and valued and employed. But in fact, women moving into the job market is having a huge impact on sex and romance and family life. Foremost, women are starting to express their sexuality.
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Self-Proclaimed Jesus PIPE...
if you're able to control someone's sexuality or their sexual behavior that's reaching into the deepest part of that person I mean and that's also touching what for many people is not only the most intimate part of themselves but the place where people
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The truth about unwanted...
It's gaslighting. Profound and degrading. You say you feel one way, but your body proves that you feel something else. And we only do this around sexuality, because arousal nonconcordance happens with every emotional and motivational system we have.
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Notes of a native son:...
for his choice to live abroad, as well as his sexuality, which he explored openly in his writing at a time when homophobia ran rampant. Throughout his life, Baldwin considered it his role to bear witness. Unlike many of his peers,
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Tavi Gevinson: A teen...
or she plays her sexuality up a lot, and it's seen as power. But they're not strong characters who happen to be female. They're completely flat, and they're basically cardboard characters. The problem with this is that then
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Why should you read...
This unflinching language has made Plath an important touchstone for countless other readers and writers who sought to break the silence surrounding issues of trauma, frustration, and sexuality.
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Wiring a web for global...
discrimination on the basis of sex and gender and sexuality; all these have come under pressure because of the campaigns that have been run by people to change the world.
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Why kids need to learn...
and combat the bigotry and hate that festers in our world. So, talk to a kid about gender. Talk to a kid about sexuality. Teach them about consent.
Video examples
An ode to the millennial...
cupcake machines kennel computers or driverless cars we don't believe in war or lettuce on World of Warcraft we don't have time to care about your race or sexuality if they don't make sense we question the rules because we believe that rulers are meant to be broken and
Video examples
The secret to desire in...
which is why I began to explore this concept of erotic intelligence. You know, animals have sex. It's the pivot, it's biology, it's the natural instinct. We are the only ones who have an erotic life, which means that it's sexuality transformed by the human imagination.
Video examples
Why we love, why we...
a society in which the talents of both men and women are becoming understood and valued and employed. But in fact, women moving into the job market is having a huge impact on sex and romance and family life. Foremost, women are starting to express their sexuality.
Video examples
Self-Proclaimed Jesus PIPE...
if you're able to control someone's sexuality or their sexual behavior that's reaching into the deepest part of that person I mean and that's also touching what for many people is not only the most intimate part of themselves but the place where people
Video examples
The truth about unwanted...
It's gaslighting. Profound and degrading. You say you feel one way, but your body proves that you feel something else. And we only do this around sexuality, because arousal nonconcordance happens with every emotional and motivational system we have.
Video examples
Notes of a native son:...
for his choice to live abroad, as well as his sexuality, which he explored openly in his writing at a time when homophobia ran rampant. Throughout his life, Baldwin considered it his role to bear witness. Unlike many of his peers,
Video examples
Tavi Gevinson: A teen...
or she plays her sexuality up a lot, and it's seen as power. But they're not strong characters who happen to be female. They're completely flat, and they're basically cardboard characters. The problem with this is that then
Video examples
Why should you read...
This unflinching language has made Plath an important touchstone for countless other readers and writers who sought to break the silence surrounding issues of trauma, frustration, and sexuality.
Video examples
Wiring a web for global...
discrimination on the basis of sex and gender and sexuality; all these have come under pressure because of the campaigns that have been run by people to change the world.
Video examples
Why kids need to learn...
and combat the bigotry and hate that festers in our world. So, talk to a kid about gender. Talk to a kid about sexuality. Teach them about consent.
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Henry Louis Gates
American Critic
The sad truth is that the civil rights movement cannot be reborn until we identify the causes of black suffering, some of them self-inflicted. Why can't black leaders organize rallies around responsible sexuality, birth within marriage, parents reading to their children and students staying in school and doing homework?
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Chelsea Clinton
American Celebrity
Changing laws and changing the political dialogue, while necessary, is insufficient to ensure that bullying stops; to ensure that every young person is supported by their parents and their teachers as they question who they are and they discover who they are regardless of the sexuality.
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Jacqueline Woodson
American Writer
My grandparents were wealthy; my mom was not. I would walk into these worlds of privilege and then walk back into this other world. My little brother is biracial. So race and economic class and sexuality - these were always issues that were a part of my life.
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Jane Velez-Mitchell
American Journalist
In elementary school, we should teach nonviolent conflict resolution and healthy communication skills, which will help children cope with issues like rejection and sexuality later in life.
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Ezra Miller
American Actor
I don't need my sexuality celebrated, and I certainly don't need it to be criticized. I didn't necessarily want it to be observed, but here we are.
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James Haskell
English Athlete
It is difficult for people across the world to be comfortable with their sexuality. We need more education and awareness.
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Jack Falahee
American Actor
I'm very confident in my sexuality, and I really don't like talking about my romantic life in the press.
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Greg Louganis
American Athlete
I just did not discuss my personal life, my sexuality with the media. That was my policy.
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Sonya Deville
American Wrestler
Don't be afraid. Don't be ashamed. Don't ever apologize for your sexuality. Just be you.
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Marilyn Manson
American Singer
I don't encourage people to choose any sort of sexuality.
Quote examples
Henry Louis Gates
American Critic
The sad truth is that the civil rights movement cannot be reborn until we identify the causes of black suffering, some of them self-inflicted. Why can't black leaders organize rallies around responsible sexuality, birth within marriage, parents reading to their children and students staying in school and doing homework?
Quote examples
Chelsea Clinton
American Celebrity
Changing laws and changing the political dialogue, while necessary, is insufficient to ensure that bullying stops; to ensure that every young person is supported by their parents and their teachers as they question who they are and they discover who they are regardless of the sexuality.
Quote examples
Jacqueline Woodson
American Writer
My grandparents were wealthy; my mom was not. I would walk into these worlds of privilege and then walk back into this other world. My little brother is biracial. So race and economic class and sexuality - these were always issues that were a part of my life.
Quote examples
Jane Velez-Mitchell
American Journalist
In elementary school, we should teach nonviolent conflict resolution and healthy communication skills, which will help children cope with issues like rejection and sexuality later in life.
Quote examples
Ezra Miller
American Actor
I don't need my sexuality celebrated, and I certainly don't need it to be criticized. I didn't necessarily want it to be observed, but here we are.
Quote examples
James Haskell
English Athlete
It is difficult for people across the world to be comfortable with their sexuality. We need more education and awareness.
Quote examples
Jack Falahee
American Actor
I'm very confident in my sexuality, and I really don't like talking about my romantic life in the press.
Quote examples
Greg Louganis
American Athlete
I just did not discuss my personal life, my sexuality with the media. That was my policy.
Quote examples
Sonya Deville
American Wrestler
Don't be afraid. Don't be ashamed. Don't ever apologize for your sexuality. Just be you.
Quote examples
Marilyn Manson
American Singer
I don't encourage people to choose any sort of sexuality.
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