Human Sexuality Terms

noun the practice of achieving sexual pleasure through self-stimulation

• Autoeroticism refers to the practice of sexual self-stimulation.
• Some people engage in autoeroticism as a form of self-exploration.
• Dude, I heard he's really into autoeroticism.
• In a way, pursuing your passions can be seen as a form of autoeroticism.

noun an excessive or uncontrollable sexual desire in a woman

• Nymphomania is a medical term used to describe excessive or uncontrollable sexual desire in women.
• Some people mistakenly use the term nymphomania to label any woman who enjoys sex.
• Dude, she's not a nymphomaniac, she just has a high sex drive.
• His obsession with work borders on nymphomania, he can't seem to stop working even on weekends.

noun a person's sexual identity or orientation

adjective relating to or involving sex or the sexual organs

• The company has a strict policy against any form of sexual harassment in the workplace.
• She felt uncomfortable when her coworker made a sexual joke during the meeting.
• I can't believe he tried to hit on her with such a cheesy sexual pickup line.
• The artist's use of color and texture in the painting created a sensual and almost sexual experience for the viewer.

noun the quality or state of being sexual; the capacity for sexual feelings

adjective relating to or characterized by sexual feelings or activities

• The study aims to explore the impact of culture on sexuality.
• She's always been open about her sexuality and preferences.
• Why do people always gossip about other people's sexuality?
• His creativity and imagination are the fuel for his artistic sexuality.

noun a person who is sexually attracted to men

• An androphile is someone who is primarily attracted to men.
• I heard that John is an androphile, he always seems to have a crush on male celebrities.
• My friend is a total androphile, he only dates guys.
• Being an androphile, she felt a deep connection with the male characters in the novel.

noun a paraphilia involving a fascination with pale or colorless objects

• Achromatophilia is a rare condition characterized by an intense fascination with colorless objects.
• Some people with achromatophilia really enjoy collecting white or grey items.
• I heard she has achromatophilia, she's obsessed with all things colorless.
• In a world full of vibrant colors, his achromatophilia made him stand out.