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erotic, emotional, social, or spiritual feelings and behaviors. Because it is a broad term, which has varied with historical contexts over time, it lacks a precise definition. The biological and physical aspects of sexuality largely concern the human reproductive functions, including the human sexual response cycle
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Interest in sexual activity normally increases when an individual reaches puberty. Although no single theory on the cause of sexual orientation has yet gained widespread support, there is considerably more evidence supporting nonsocial causes of sexual orientation than social ones, especially for males. Hypothesized social causes are supported by only weak evidence, distorted by numerous confounding factors. This is further supported by cross-cultural evidence, because cultures that are tolerant of homosexuality do not have significantly higher rates of it.

Evolutionary perspectives on human coupling, reproduction and

sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and birth control methods. (Full article...
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19th-century erotic interpretation of Hadrian and Antinous, by Paul Avril
19th-century erotic interpretation of Hadrian and Antinous, by Paul Avril
thrusting of the erect penis into a person's anus, or anus and rectum, for sexual pleasure. Other forms of anal sex include fingering, the use of sex toys for anal penetration, oral sex performed on the anus (anilingus), and pegging. Though the term anal sex most commonly means penile-anal penetration, sources sometimes use the term anal intercourse to refer exclusively to penile-anal penetration, and anal sex to refer to any form of anal sexual activity, especially between pairings as opposed to anal masturbation
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While anal sex is commonly associated with male

lesbian sexual practices. People may experience pleasure from anal sex by stimulation of the anal nerve endings, and orgasm may be achieved through anal penetration – by indirect stimulation of the prostate in men, indirect clitoral/G-spot stimulation in women, and associated sensory nerves (especially the pudendal nerve). However, people may also find anal sex painful, sometimes extremely so, which may be primarily due to psychological factors in some cases. (Full article...
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Oil wrestling, an erotic activity, not a formal sport.
Oil wrestling, an erotic activity, not a formal sport.
Oil wrestling, an erotic activity, not a formal sport.
Oil wrestling, an erotic activity, not a formal sport, possibly considered a paraphilia
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Elizabeth Needham (right foreground) as portrayed in William Hogarth's A Harlot's Progress
Elizabeth Needham (right foreground) as portrayed in William Hogarth's A Harlot's Progress

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Human sexuality in the news

15 April 2024 – 2021 Australian Parliament House sexual misconduct allegations
Former
Brittany Higgins in which she claimed that Lehrmann raped her. (The Guardian)
3 April 2024 – LGBT rights in Uganda
death penalty for certain homosexual acts. (South China Morning Post)
27 March 2024 – Recognition of same-sex unions in Thailand
The Thai House of Representatives approves a bill to legalize same-sex marriage by a vote of 400–10, with five abstentions. (AP via MSN News)

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