Sexual Behavior
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Sexual activities of humans. |
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human only: SEX BEHAVIOR, ANIMAL is available; do not confuse X ref SEXUAL ORIENTATION with GENDER IDENTITY (see note there) nor with SEX PREFERENCE see SEX (see note there) |
| Also Called: |
Anal Sex,Oral Sex,Premarital Sex Behavior,Sexual Orientation |
Sexual Behavior Categories.
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Coitus - Sexual intercourse. |
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Courtship - The mutual attraction between individuals of the opposite sex. |
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Ejaculation |
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Extramarital Relations - Voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than the spouse. |
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Masturbation - Sexual stimulation or gratification of the self. |
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Orgasm - The crisis of sexual excitement in either humans or animals. |
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Penile Erection - The state of the penis when the erectile tissue becomes filled with blood and causes the penis to become rigid and elevated. |
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Prostitution - The practice of indulging in promiscuous sexual relations for money. |
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Safe Sex - Sex behavior that prevents or decreases the spread of sexually transmitted diseases or pregnancy. |
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Sexual Abstinence - Refraining from SEXUAL INTERCOURSE. |
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Sexual Harassment - A form of discrimination in the workplace which violates the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Sexual harassment takes two forms: quid pro quo, where the employee must submit to sexual advances in exchange for job benefits or be penalized for refusing; or a hostile environment, where the atmosphere of the workplace is offensive and affects the employee's well-being. Offensive sexual conduct may include unwelcome advances, comments, touching, questions about marital status and sex practices, etc. Both men and women may be aggressors or victims. (Slee and Slee, Health Care Terms, 2d ed, p.404). While civil rights legislation deals with sexual harassment in the workplace, the behavior is not restricted to this; it may take place outside the work environment: in schools and colleges, athletics, and other social milieus and activities. |
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Sexuality - The constitution of an individual in relation to sexual attitudes or activity. (From Dorland, 28th ed) |
Sexual Behavior Definitions and Terms
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