Sexual activity
Sexual Activity
Sexual activity (/ˈsɛkʃuəl ækˈtɪvɪti/), also known as sex, is a human behavior that involves the participation of one or more individuals in acts with the aim of deriving sexual pleasure, reproduction, or both.
Etymology
The term "sexual activity" is derived from the Latin words "sexus" meaning "sex" and "activitas" meaning "activity".
Types of Sexual Activity
Sexual activity can be classified into different types based on the nature of the activity, the number of participants, and the type of sexual acts involved. Some of the common types of sexual activity include:
- Masturbation - This is a form of sexual activity where an individual stimulates their own genital organs for sexual pleasure.
- Vaginal sex - This is a type of sexual activity where the penis is inserted into the vagina.
- Anal sex - This is a type of sexual activity where the penis is inserted into the anus.
- Oral sex - This is a type of sexual activity where the mouth, tongue, or lips are used to stimulate the genital organs of a partner.
- Non-penetrative sex - This is a type of sexual activity that does not involve penetration of the vagina, anus, or mouth.
Related Terms
- Sexual intercourse - This is a specific type of sexual activity that typically involves the insertion and thrusting of the penis into the vagina for sexual pleasure, reproduction, or both.
- Sexual arousal - This is a state of heightened physiological and emotional response to sexual stimulation.
- Sexual orientation - This is a term used to describe patterns of emotional, romantic, and sexual attraction—or a combination of these—to the opposite sex, the same sex, both, or neither.
- Sexual reproduction - This is a type of reproduction that involves the combination of genetic material from two individuals to create a new individual.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sexual activity
- Wikipedia's article - Sexual activity
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