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

Milk’s fight for equality, including his work to help defeat Proposition 6, which would require LGBTQ+ teachers to be fired for their sexuality, led to an increase in attendance at pride parades from the city to Los Angeles. —Haley Van Horn, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024

This means that ones race, disability, class, gender, sexuality and more collectively impact how different people experience the world. —Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 7 June 2024

Megan’s conflict with Lanez was endlessly dissected and wielded as a referendum on much bigger (and frequently toxic) debates, around believing women, the persecution of Black men, and the sexuality of female rappers. —Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 31 May 2024

Overall, around 35% of LGBTQI+ workers say their sexuality or gender identity has negatively impacted their career, remuneration, or progression within their organizations. —Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

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

1

: the quality or state of being sexual:

a

biology : the condition of having sex (see sex entry 1 sense 1a)

b

: sexual activity

c

: expression of sexual receptivity or interest

2

: a person's sexual identity or self-identification as bisexual, heterosexual, gay, etc. : sexual orientation