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
Assistant Public Defender Ken Morrison has argued that Woodward, who is on the Autism spectrum, was far more conflicted about his sexuality.
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Sean Emery, Orange County Register, 20 Apr. 2024
Set against the backdrop of a juvenile correctional facility by the sea, the series explores themes of survival, sexuality and family, as Álvaro and his peers cope with confinement.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
Many trans-health providers have also honed their skills in speaking frankly about sexuality.
—Rachel E. Gross, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2024
The encounter was written up by a tabloid newspaper — Bass says the man who chatted him up was in fact a journalist — and the Mississippi native says speculation about his sexuality went into overdrive.
—Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
Suzanne Leonard is a professor of race, gender and sexuality studies at Simmons University in Boston.
—Lorena O’Neil, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
During her 2014 chat with Winfrey, the actress addressed her dislike for having to label herself, both in terms of race and sexuality.
—Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
Learn more about the fraternal birth order effect and the dark history of scientific sexuality research on Short Wave.
—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
Sean Emery, Orange County Register, 20 Apr. 2024
Set against the backdrop of a juvenile correctional facility by the sea, the series explores themes of survival, sexuality and family, as Álvaro and his peers cope with confinement.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
Many trans-health providers have also honed their skills in speaking frankly about sexuality.
—Rachel E. Gross, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2024
The encounter was written up by a tabloid newspaper — Bass says the man who chatted him up was in fact a journalist — and the Mississippi native says speculation about his sexuality went into overdrive.
—Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
Suzanne Leonard is a professor of race, gender and sexuality studies at Simmons University in Boston.
—Lorena O’Neil, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
During her 2014 chat with Winfrey, the actress addressed her dislike for having to label herself, both in terms of race and sexuality.
—Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
Learn more about the fraternal birth order effect and the dark history of scientific sexuality research on Short Wave.
—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
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“Sexuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sexuality. Accessed 25 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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