sexuality

[‚sek·shə′wal·əd·ē] (biology) The sum of a person's sexual attributes, behavior, and tendencies. The psychological and physiological sexual impulses whose satisfaction affords pleasure. (psychology) The quality of being sexual, or the degree of a person's sexual attributes, attractiveness, and drives.

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(common usage) a natural or essential property of the individual which finds expression through sexual activities and relationships.
an object of physiological, psychological and sociological investigation first established in the 19th-century by sexologists such as Havelock Ellis and Krafft-Ebing and the psychoanalyst FREUD, and continued by many others, e.g. Kinsey et al. (1948).
an area of social and cultural behaviour subject to state regulation and control, particularly in the context of prostitution and HOMOSEXUALITY.
(general sociological usage) personal and interpersonal expression of those socially constructed qualities, desires, roles and identities which have to do with sexual behaviour and activity
a social process involving both institutional and experiential dimensions of sexual relationships.
a normative set of expectations concerning sexual practices.
preference for, or an orientation towards, specific forms of sexual expression and desire.

Sociological usages of the term frequently stress the social and cultural relativity of norms surrounding sexual behaviour and the sociohistorical construction of sexual identities and roles. In doing so, it contrasts with common usage which regards sexuality as a property largely intrinsic to the individual or as something which is determined by the early psychosexual experiences of the child (see FREUD). Writers such as FOUCAULT (1979) and Weeks (1985) have challenged naturalistic and essentialist arguments, referring to the way in which cultural definitions of sexuality and the control of the BODY are exercised ‘among other ways’ by the medium of systematic knowledge. Desire and the objects of desire are seen as being shaped by social forces (see also EROTICISM). Sexuality and its social constructions have featured in debates within feminist and gay politics, where androcentric and heterosexist definitions of sexuality are seen to be inimical to the interests of women and gays.

Sexuality

Flowers of Evil, Thethoroughly explore the possibilities of vice, depravity, and sin. [Fr. Poetry: Baudelaire The Flowers of Evil in Magill III, 399]Hite Reportsurveys men’s sexual habits and performance. [Amer. Pop. Cult.: Misc.]Ideal MarriageVan de Velde study of the physiology and technique of marital sex. [Pop. Cult.: Misc.]Joy of Sex, Thepopular 20th-century sex manual. [Misc.: Dr. Alex Comfort The Joy of Sex in Weiss, 239]Kinsey reportspioneer explorations of sexual behavior based on interviews with 100,000 men and women. [Pop. Cult.: Misc.]Masters and Johnsonpublished a study of sexual performance under laboratory conditions. [Sexology: Masters and Johnson Human Sexual Response in Weiss, 214]Morel, Paulhis Oedipus complex makes erotic fulfillment impossible. [Br. Lit.: D. H. Lawrence Sons and Lovers in Magill I, 913]Psychology of Sex, Theseven-volume Ellis work revolutionized attitudes toward sex and sexual problems. [Pop. Cult.: Misc.]

sexuality

[sek″shoo-al´ĭ-te] 1. the characteristic quality of the male and female reproductive elements.2. the constitution of an individual in relation to sexual attitudes or activity. This is a broad concept that includes aspects of the physical, psychological, social, emotional, and spiritual makeup of an individual. It is not limited to the physical or biological reproductive elements and behavior, but encompasses the manner in which individuals use their own roles, relationships, values, customs, and gender.human sexuality in the omaha system, the sexuality of human beings.infantile sexuality in freudian theory, the erotic life of infants and children, encompassing the oral, anal, and phallic phases of psychosexual development.

sex·u·al·i·ty

(sek'shū-al'i-tē), 1. The sum of a person's sexual behaviors and tendencies, and the strength of such tendencies. 2. One's degree of sexual attractiveness. 3. The quality of having sexual functions or implications.

sexuality

(sĕk′sho͞o-ăl′ĭ-tē)n.1. The quality of being sexual, especially sexual orientation and behavior.2. Sexual activity.3. The condition of being divided into sexes or of reproducing sexually.

sexuality

(1) Human sexuality, variously:
• Female sexuality;
• Male sexuality;
• Gender identity;
• Child sexuality;
• Sexual activity;
• Sexual orientation.
(2) Sex in biology:
• Animal sexual behaviour;
• Plant sexuality.

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Sexology 1. The human sexual response, which is a function of external cues for heterosexual or homosexual orientation, and ability to produce and respond to gonadotropin-releasing hormone; the personal experience and expression of one's status as male or female, especially vis-á-vis genitalia, pair-bondedness, reproduction; the stimulation, responsiveness, functions of the sex organs, alone or with one or more partners. See Ambiguous sexuality, Bisexuality, Eroticism, Heterosexuality, Homosexuality, Hypersexuality, Transsexuality.2. Sexual activity, see there.

sex·u·al·i·ty

(sek'shū-al'i-tē) 1. The sum of a person's sexual behaviors and tendencies, and the strength of such tendencies. 2. One's degree of sexual attractiveness. 3. The quality of having sexual functions or implications.

sexuality

1. The structural differences between male and female. 2. A person's sexual attitudes, drive, interest or activity. 3. All the emotions, sensations, behaviour patterns and drives connected with reproduction and with the use of the sex organs. 4. (Freudian) all drives connected with bodily satisfaction. See also HETEROSEXUALITY, HOMOSEXUALITY and BISEXUALITY.

sex·u·al·i·ty

(sek'shū-al'i-tē) 1. Sum of a person's sexual behaviors and tendencies, and strength of such tendencies. 2. One's degree of sexual attractiveness. 3. Quality of having sexual functions or implications.

Patient discussion about sexuality

Q. Something rairly spoken about is sexual disfunctions. Wether it be an inability to perform or being hyper sexual during manic episodes. This situation can be very frusterating for patients as well as partners. Hyper sexuality can lead to cheating followed by depression and sexual disfunction. How have you dealt with these issues?A. there is one its made by Shunga eroyic art its a herbal drink one bottle is 3 doses and works very well for me. There is a cream for women called orgasmics that is a topical cream that imporves blood flow to the genitals it enhanses sensation and longetivity. For men there are enhansment creams such as stud 100 and similar Shunga herbal drinks. If you go into one of the stores the staff are very helpful and will be able to help you find the best products for you. As far as personal sexual issues I suggest theropy to help you through those issues and be open and honest with your partner to avoid you being triggered unnecessarily. And lots and lots of patience... Spend some time exploring your sexuality with yourself... learn your limits and become comfortable with your own sexuality

Q. SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES how many types are there?A. Gonorrhea, syphillis, Hepatitis B, Human Papilloma Virus, HIV, urethritis..
The rest of the list, I think lixurion had already shared you the link, just read on that link..

Q. Is hepatitis a sexually transmitted disease? I mean hepatitis B and C mainly…A. yes, hepatitis B is an STD, while hepatitis C is less likely caused by sexual transmitted disease.
hepatitis C usually transmitted through drugs usage and blood transfusion

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