Outline of human sexuality

Outline of human sexuality refers to the study of human sexual behavior, sexual attraction, and the spectrum of human sexual activity. It encompasses a broad range of topics including the biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of sexuality.

Biological aspects of human sexuality[edit | edit source]

The biological aspects of human sexuality deal with the physiological processes that influence sexual behavior. This includes the role of hormones in sexual development and function, the process of sexual reproduction, and the genetic factors that influence sexual orientation.

Psychological aspects of human sexuality[edit | edit source]

The psychological aspects of human sexuality involve the study of human sexual behavior from a psychological perspective. This includes the study of sexual desire, sexual fantasies, and the psychological factors that influence sexual behavior and sexual orientation.

Sociological aspects of human sexuality[edit | edit source]

The sociological aspects of human sexuality involve the study of the social and cultural influences on human sexual behavior. This includes the study of sexual norms, sexual roles, and the impact of society and culture on sexual behavior and sexual orientation.

Sexual orientation[edit | edit source]

Sexual orientation refers to an enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attractions to men, women, both genders, neither gender, or another gender. It also refers to a person's sense of identity based on those attractions, related behaviors, and membership in a community of others who share those attractions.

Sexual behavior[edit | edit source]

Sexual behavior refers to the manner in which humans experience and express their sexuality. This can encompass a wide range of activities, including sexual thoughts, fantasies, and desires, as well as actual sexual activities.

Sexual attraction[edit | edit source]

Sexual attraction is the attraction on the basis of sexual desire or the quality of arousing such interest. Sexual attractiveness or sex appeal is an individual's ability to attract the sexual or erotic interests of other people.

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