Sexuality Terms

noun a quality or feeling of sexual desire or excitement

• The artist explored themes of eroticism in his latest collection of paintings.
• Some people find books with a lot of eroticism to be quite exciting.
• That movie is all about the steamy eroticism between the two main characters.
• The dance performance was filled with a sense of eroticism that captivated the audience.

noun a physical activity involving sexual intercourse or other sexual activities

• The laws in this country clearly define what constitutes a consensual sex act.
• I heard they got caught in the act while engaging in a risky sex act in the park.
• They were busted for doing some freaky sex act in public.
• The negotiation between the two companies was like a delicate dance, each trying to perform the perfect sex act to come out on top.

adjective describing someone who is curious or open to exploring relationships or attractions with people of more than one gender

• The psychology study aimed to explore the experiences of individuals who identify as bi-curious.
• I heard that Sarah is feeling bi-curious lately and is interested in exploring her attraction to both men and women.
• Some people might say they are 'dipping their toes' into being bi-curious before fully embracing their sexuality.
• Being bi-curious is like having a door open to new possibilities and experiences in the realm of sexuality.

adjective a slang term used to describe someone who is perceived as promiscuous or sexually permissive

• She was often described as roundheeled by her peers due to her friendly and approachable nature.
• People love hanging out with her because she's so roundheeled and easygoing.
• I heard she's pretty roundheeled, always up for a good time.
• His generosity and willingness to help others made him seem roundheeled in the eyes of his community.