Encyclopedia - Sexuality: Encyclopedia - Sexuality
See also: Human sexuality Biological reproduction Gender Sex Other related archivesBiological reproduction, Gender, Human sexuality, ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sexuality: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Sexuality
sexuality: Hinduism has a healthy, unrepressed outlook on human sexuality, and sexual pleasure is part of kama, one of the four goals ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Intercourse: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Intercourse - Sexual Drive
The urge of adult humans to have sexual intercourse is generally seen as being a physiological need similar to needs such as food, water ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Intercourse: Encyclopedia - Sexual Intercourse
Sexual intercourse or coitus is the human form of copulation. The term sexual intercourse refers to a wider range of sexual activities th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Misconduct: Encyclopedia - Sexual Misconduct
Sexual misconduct is misconduct of a sexual nature. For a person in a position of authority it includes in particular any sexual activity...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Arousal: Encyclopedia - Sexual Arousal
Sexual arousal is the process and state of an animal being ready for sexual intercourse. Sexual arousal - Human sexual arousal. Unlike m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Child Sexuality: Encyclopedia - Child Sexuality
Child and youth sexuality refers to sexual behavior and activity among children. In many European countries, notably the Scandinavian cou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Human Sexuality: Encyclopedia - Human Sexuality
Human sexuality refers to the expression of sexual sensation and related intimacy between human beings, as well as the expression of iden...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Healing: Encyclopedia - Sexual Healing
"Sexual Healing" was a 1982 blockbuster hit single for American soul music legend Marvin Gaye on the Columbia Records label. It was his f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aftershock Sexual: Encyclopedia - Aftershock Sexual
Aftershocks are involuntary muscle contractions which occur after orgasm. The name is derived from the aftershocks which follow an earthq...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Abstinence: Encyclopedia - Sexual Abstinence
Sexual abstinence is the practice of voluntarily refraining from some or all aspects of sexual activity. Common reasons to deliberately a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Inhibited Sexual Desire: Encyclopedia - Inhibited Sexual Desire
Inhibited sexual desire (ISD), sometimes called frigidity, sexual aversion, sexual apathy or hypoactive sexual desire, refers to a low le...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Criticisms Of Sexual Behavior: Encyclopedia - Criticisms Of Sexual Behavior
Criticism and regulation of sexuality has historically been one of the major aspects of human society. Criticisms of sexual behavior have...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexually-transmitted Infection: Encyclopedia - Sexually-transmitted Infection
Sexually transmissible infections (STI's) are infections which have a realistic probability of transmission between human persons by mean...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Choice And Sexual Orientation: Encyclopedia - Choice And Sexual Orientation
Biological factors / Choice / Environment Demographics / History Gender role / Gender identity Human sexual behavior / Animal sexuality C...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Biology And Sexual Orientation: Encyclopedia - Biology And Sexual Orientation
Biological factors / Choice / Environment Demographics / History Gender role / Gender identity Human sexual behavior / Animal sexuality C...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Child Sexual Abuse: Encyclopedia - Child Sexual Abuse
The term child sexual abuse (CSA) denotes sex between prepubescent minors and adults. A perpetrator of child sexual abuse is known as a c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religion And Sexual Orientation: Encyclopedia - Religion And Sexual Orientation
Different cultures, time periods, and belief systems have diverse variations in their opinions on the morality of homosexuality, bisexual...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Coalition For Positive Sexuality: Encyclopedia - Coalition For Positive Sexuality
The Coalition for Positive Sexuality (CPS) is a self-described "guerrilla sex education" group, created by gay rights organizations ACT-U...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Intercourse: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Intercourse - Sexual Reproduction
Coitus is the basic reproductive method of humans. During ejaculation, which normally accompanies male orgasm, a series of muscular contr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Intercourse: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Intercourse - Sexual Problems
Some males suffer from erectile dysfunction, or impotence, at least occasionally. For those whose impotence is caused by medical conditio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexualism: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexualism - Etymology
The term sexualism is a neologism created to have a parallel construction with words like racism and sexism. Therefore, a "sexualist" wou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Selection: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Selection - Sexual Dimorphism
Sex differences directly related to reproduction and serving no direct purpose in courtship are called primary sexual characteristics. Tr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Intercourse: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Intercourse - Sexual Morality And Legality
Various laws, moral rules, and taboos surround sexual intercourse. See sexual morality for a detailed discussion. Unlike some other sexua...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Slavery: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Slavery - Sexual Slavery In The Past
Sexual slavery - Sexual slavery in North America. In the mid-19th century in the U.S., there was a white slavery scare which suggested ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Orientation: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Orientation - Demographics Of Sexual Orientation
Main article: Demographics of sexual orientation The multiple aspects of sexual orientation and the boundary-drawing problems already des...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Slavery: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Slavery - Sexual Slavery In The Past
Sexual slavery - Sexual slavery in North America. In the mid-19th century in the U.S., there was a white slavery scare which suggested ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Assault: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Assault - What Is Sexual Assault?
Sexual assault is any undesired physical contact of a sexual nature perpetrated against another person. While associated with rape, sexua...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Assault: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Assault - What Is Sexual Assault?
Sexual assault is any undesired physical contact of a sexual nature perpetrated against another person. While associated with rape, sexua...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Arousal: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Arousal - Human Sexual Arousal
Unlike most other animals, human beings of both sexes are potentialy capable of sexual arousal throughout the year, and there is therefor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Orientation: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Orientation - Sexual Orientation As A Construction
Because sexual orientation is complex and multi-dimensional, some academics and researchers (especially in Queer studies) have argued tha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Orientation: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Orientation - Alternative Sexual Orientations
Some people (often labeled "bisexuals") label themselves pansexual, in that they are attracted to people who don't fit in a clearly defin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Assault: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Assault - Prevention Of Sexual Assault
Police agencies routinely offer safety tips and advice for preventing sexual assault. Many argue that there are risk factors for sexual a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Assault: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Assault - Prevention Of Sexual Assault
Police agencies routinely offer safety tips and advice for preventing sexual assault. Many argue that there are risk factors for sexual a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bi-sexual: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Bi-sexual
bi-sexual: Of or characterized by sexual attraction for members of both genders. See: heterosexual, homosexual, sexuality. (See also...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Dysfunction: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Dysfunction - Symptoms
Sexual dysfunction - Psychological sexual disorders. The fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders li...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Dysfunction: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Dysfunction - Symptoms
Sexual dysfunction - Psychological sexual disorders. The fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders li...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Identity: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Identity - Formation Of Sexual Identity
A sexual identity is not the result of something that occurs at one point in time, although some scientists and many laymen seek "causes"...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Child Sexuality: Encyclopedia Ii - Child Sexuality - Sexuality In Different Ages
Child sexuality - Early childhood: Ages 0 - 5. Sexual curiosity, arousal, and behavior are spontaneously expressed unless the child is...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Orientation: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Orientation - History
Main articles: History of sexuality, Anthropological classification of homosexuality Anthropologists identify the following forms of homo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Attraction: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Attraction - Sexual Attraction In Animals
Sexual attractiveness in non-human animals depends on a wide variety of factors. Often, there is some element of the animal's body which ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Dysfunction: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Dysfunction - Onset
Sexual difficulties can begin early in a person's sex life or they may develop after an individual has previously experienced enjoyable a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Dimorphism: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Dimorphism - Examples Of Sexual Dimorphism
In some species, including many mammals, the male is larger than the female. In others, such as some spiders and many insect species, the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Female Sexuality: Encyclopedia Ii - Female Sexuality - Historical Conceptions Of Female Sexuality
Representations of female sexuality date back to prehistoric times; there is clear evidence of the depiction of female fecundity in ancie...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Attraction: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Attraction - Sexual Attraction In Animals
Sexual attractiveness in non-human animals depends on a wide variety of factors. Often, there is some element of the animal's body which ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Slavery: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Slavery - Modern-day Sexual Slavery
Sexual slavery - Forced prostitution. Forced prostitution is a form of sexual slavery that is often directed at immigrants to Western a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Slavery: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Slavery - Modern-day Sexual Slavery
Sexual slavery - Forced prostitution. Forced prostitution is a form of sexual slavery that is often directed at immigrants to Western a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexuality In Islam: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexuality In Islam - Masturbation
At least one Islamic legal tradition forbids masturbation on the authority of a hadith which indicates that those who seek sexual gratifi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Abuse: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Abuse - Student And Patient Sexual Exploitation
Students are sometimes victims of sexual exploitation by teachers and professors, see Academic abuse. Even if the sexual contact is conse...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexuality In Islam: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexuality In Islam - Contraception
The primary method of birth control in Muhammad's time was al-'azl -- coitus interruptus, the withdrawal method. Numerous hadith are used...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Child Sexuality: Encyclopedia Ii - Child Sexuality - Observations
Empirical knowledge about child sexual behaviour is not gathered by direct interviews of children, but almost exclusively by observations...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religion And Sexuality: Encyclopedia Ii - Religion And Sexuality - Introduction
Views on sexual morality have varied greatly over time and from culture to culture. The development of a given society's views on sexual ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Plant Sexuality: Encyclopedia Ii - Plant Sexuality - Evolution
Plant sexuality - Angiosperms. It is thought that flowering plants evolved from a common hermaphrodite ancestor, and that dioecy evolve...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Orientation: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Orientation - Causes And Malleability Of Sexual Orientation
Main articles: Environment, choice, and sexual orientation and Genetics and sexual orientation Considerable debate continues over what bi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Child Sexuality: Encyclopedia Ii - Child Sexuality - Conclusions
Due to the socially defined nature of human behavior it is difficiult to scientifically define what "normal" child sexuality would be. Be...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Orientation: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Orientation - A Much Wider Definition Of Sexual Orientation
Typically a person may be identified as primarily Heterosexual (the focus is primarily people of the opposite sex/gender), Homosexual (pe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexuality In Islam: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexuality In Islam - Homosexuality
Ordinarily accepted interpretations of the Qur'an condemn male homosexuality through the story of Lot (see Qur'an verses: 11:69-83, 29:28...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Orientation: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Orientation - Sexual Orientation Identity And Behavior
Some examples may help clarify the distinctions between orientation or desire, identity, and behavior: People of any sexual orientation ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Addiction: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Addiction - Manifestation
Sex addiction appears to be a psychological addiction, although it can be argued that the hormones released while engaging in the behavio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Female Sexuality: Encyclopedia Ii - Female Sexuality - Modern Studies Of Female Sexuality
In the modern age, psychologists and physiologists engaged in the formidable task of exploring female sexuality. Sigmund Freud propounded...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Revolution: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Revolution - The Sexual Revolution In The Uk
In the UK the new generation growing up after the Second World War, had grown tired of the rationing and austerity of the 1940s and 1950s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Orientation: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Orientation - Sexual Orientation And Mental Health
Clinically, heterosexual acts are considered most common in today's cultures (statistically most likely), but the concept of "normal" and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Norm: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Norm - Overview
Studies have shown that human sexual behavior does not generally fit neatly within structures imposed by societies or religions, with mas...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Revolution: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Revolution - The Sexual Revolution In The Uk
In the UK the new generation growing up after the Second World War, had grown tired of the rationing and austerity of the 1940s and 1950s...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sexual Worship: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Sexual Worship
Sexual Worship.   See PHALLIC; LINGA   (See also: Sexual Worship , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary)      » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Addiction: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Addiction - Controversy
There are many people and organizations who do not acknowledge Sexual Addiction as a valid form of addiction. There is an argument as to ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Attraction: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Attraction - Common Elements Of Sexual Attraction In Humans
Typically, sexual attraction refers to a person being drawn to another in order to have a sexual relationship. The concrete meaning of a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Dimorphism: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Dimorphism - Biological Aspects Of Sexual Dimorphism
Initially, sexual dimorphism would seem to place the organism at a disadvantage. For instance, the bright colouration of male game birds ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Harassment: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Harassment - Definitions
Two specific legal definitions of sexual harassment have been defined: quid pro quo (Latin: something for something) hostile work enviro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religion And Sexuality: Encyclopedia Ii - Religion And Sexuality - Spreading Sexual Morality To Non-adherents
Many cultures attempt to codify their prescriptions concerning individual sexual behaviours. Such codifications are frequently enacted as...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Revolution: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Revolution - Introduction
A Some historians argue that the sexual revolution was not a complete break from earlier Western sexual attitudes but rather a liberaliza...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Human Sexual Behavior: Encyclopedia Ii - Human Sexual Behavior - Sexuality And Sensuality
There is no clear borderline between the sexual and nonsexual enjoyment of touching someone else's body. For example, holding hands may o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Human Sexual Behavior: Encyclopedia Ii - Human Sexual Behavior - Sexuality And Sensuality
There is no clear borderline between the sexual and nonsexual enjoyment of touching someone else's body. For example, holding hands may o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Revolution: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Revolution - Introduction
Some historians argue that sexual revolution was not a complete break from earlier Western sexual attitudes but rather a liberalization a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Human Sexual Behavior: Encyclopedia Ii - Human Sexual Behavior - Different-gender Sexual Practices
Different-gender sexual practices are sexual activities between two or more individuals of more than one gender, usually one man and one ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Human Sexual Behavior: Encyclopedia Ii - Human Sexual Behavior - Different-gender Sexual Practices
Different-gender sexual practices are sexual activities between two or more individuals of more than one gender, usually one man and one ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Human Sexual Behavior: Encyclopedia Ii - Human Sexual Behavior - Same-gender Sexual Practices
Same-gender sexual practices are sexual activities involving two or more individuals of the same gender. It is possible for homosexual ac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Human Sexual Behavior: Encyclopedia Ii - Human Sexual Behavior - Same-gender Sexual Practices
Same-gender sexual practices are sexual activities involving two or more individuals of the same gender. It is possible for homosexual ac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Harassment: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Harassment - Instances
Sexual harassment can occur in a number of ways, such as: The harasser can be the victim's supervisor, a client, a co-worker, a teacher ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexuality In Christian Demonology: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexuality In Christian Demonology - The Sexuality Of Demons
To Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, and Jews there were male and female demons (Jewish demons were mostly male, but Lilith was female)....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Attraction: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Attraction - Common Elements Of Sexual Attraction In Humans
Typically, sexual attraction refers to a person being drawn to another in order to have a sexual relationship. The concrete meaning of a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Biology And Sexual Orientation: Encyclopedia Ii - Biology And Sexual Orientation - Sexual Orientation And Evolution
A central problem of the genetics of sexual orientation is the question of adaptiveness. In evolutionary terms, an "adaptive" trait is on...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Abstinence: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Abstinence - Abstinence
Lifelong (or at least long-term) abstinence, often associated with religious ascetism, is distinguished from chastity before marriage. Ab...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Child Sexual Abuse: Encyclopedia Ii - Child Sexual Abuse - Effects Of Sexual Abuse On Children
A wide range of psychological, emotional, physical, and social effects has been attributed to child sexual abuse, including anxiety, depr...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sexual Dichromatism: Oceanography Dictionary - Sexual Dichromatism
  Definition and meaning of sexual dichromatism:   sexual dichromatism - pertaining to differences in color and color pa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Sexually Active Popes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Sexually Active Popes - Sexually Active Popes
This list only includes popes known to have married and/or engaged in heterosexual sexual activity. For popes allegedly involved in homos...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Dysfunction: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Dysfunction - Clinical Studies
Since people tend not to talk to one another about their sexual problems, many people imagine that they are "abnormal", or that their sex...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Inhibition: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Inhibition - Causes Of Inhibitions
Sexual inhibitions are caused by a number of things. The most common include, but are not limited to, repression of sexual behaviour as a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexuality Of William Shakespeare: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexuality Of William Shakespeare - Sexuality In The Plays
Some readers have found similar evidence in Shakespeare's plays. The most often-cited evidence is several comedies, including Twelfth Nig...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Female Sexuality: Encyclopedia Ii - Female Sexuality - Feminist Concepts
The feminist movement, and the increasing social status of women in modern society, have led to women's sexuality as being reassessed as ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexuality Of William Shakespeare: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexuality Of William Shakespeare - Sexuality In The Sonnets
Shakespeare's Sonnets are the principal evidence for his possible bisexuality. The poems were initially published, perhaps without his ap...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sexual Dimorphism: Oceanography Dictionary - Sexual Dimorphism
  Definition and meaning of sexual dimorphism:   sexual dimorphism - pertains to systematic differences between males an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religion And Sexuality: Encyclopedia Ii - Religion And Sexuality - Abrahamic Religions And Sexual Morality
Different-sex sexuality, and specifically procreation, is currently viewed as the ideal by some members of the Abrahamic religions. They ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Attraction: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Attraction - Other Aspects
Many people exhibit high levels of sexual fetishism, and are sexually aroused by other stimuli not normally associated with sexual arousa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Human Sexuality: Encyclopedia Ii - Human Sexuality - Social Aspects
Human sexuality can also be understood as part of the social life of humans, governed by implied rules of behavior and the status quo. Th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Abuse: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Abuse - The Issue Of Consent
In the majority of cultures and countries, sex is legal and acceptable only if both parties give informed consent. In most western countr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Human Sexuality: Encyclopedia Ii - Human Sexuality - Society And Politics
Human sexuality - Sex education. Sex education is the component of education, typically pre-university/college level, which involves in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Assault: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Assault - Doctors And Police In Sexual Assault Response And Prevention
Anyone could potentially be a victim of sexual assault. A person who is the victim of sexual assault may require assistance from medical ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Assault: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Assault - Doctors And Police In Sexual Assault Response And Prevention
Anyone is a potential victim of sexual assault. A person who is the victim of sexual assault may require assistance from medical and law ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Assault: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Assault - Clinical Treatment
Victims almost universally suffer psychological damage consistent with the severity of the assault. Thus, dealing with such victims calls...   » Read the article