sexuality
noun
sex·u·al·i·ty
ˌsek-shə-ˈwa-lə-tē 
: the quality or state of being sexual:
a
: the condition of having sex
b
: sexual activity
c
: expression of sexual receptivity or interest especially when excessive
Examples of sexuality in a Sentence
She is comfortable with her sexuality.
a study of male sexuality
Recent Examples on the Web
Learn more about the fraternal birth order effect and the dark history of scientific sexuality research on Short Wave.
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Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 10 Apr. 2024
Woodward’s prior attorney said his client had Asperger’s syndrome and was torn about his sexuality.
—Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Everyone’s journey to embracing their sexuality is different — and Chappell Roan would just like to wish everyone the best of luck in figuring it out.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2024
By Chad de Guzman April 5, 2024 9:31 AM EDT
The lure of Starz’s new historical series Mary & George lies in its cast and their embrace of unapologetic sexuality.
—TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
After Winfrey questioned her about her journey with sexuality in the 2014 interview, the That's So Raven actress had a blunt response.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2024
Ana, Patricia, and Mayela grew up when talking about sexuality was frowned upon.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024
Like Euphoria, the show addressed controversial topics like mental health, sexuality and drug abuse among teenagers.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
Lauren Gutterman, an associate professor who teaches courses on women, gender, and sexuality, said the university’s Gender and Sexuality Center– which served the LGBTQ community– was renamed the Women’s Community Center.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 10 Apr. 2024
Woodward’s prior attorney said his client had Asperger’s syndrome and was torn about his sexuality.
—Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Everyone’s journey to embracing their sexuality is different — and Chappell Roan would just like to wish everyone the best of luck in figuring it out.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2024
By Chad de Guzman April 5, 2024 9:31 AM EDT
The lure of Starz’s new historical series Mary & George lies in its cast and their embrace of unapologetic sexuality.
—TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
After Winfrey questioned her about her journey with sexuality in the 2014 interview, the That's So Raven actress had a blunt response.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2024
Ana, Patricia, and Mayela grew up when talking about sexuality was frowned upon.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024
Like Euphoria, the show addressed controversial topics like mental health, sexuality and drug abuse among teenagers.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
Lauren Gutterman, an associate professor who teaches courses on women, gender, and sexuality, said the university’s Gender and Sexuality Center– which served the LGBTQ community– was renamed the Women’s Community Center.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Sexuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sexuality. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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sexuality
noun
sex·u·al·i·ty
ˌsek-shə-ˈwal-ət-ē
: the quality or state of being sexual
Medical Definition
sexuality
noun
sex·u·al·i·ty
ˌsek-shə-ˈwal-ət-ē
plural sexualities
: the quality or state of being sexual:
a
: the condition of having sex
b
: sexual activity
c
: expression of sexual receptivity or interest especially when excessive
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