I have heard people use the terms sex, sexuality and sexual orientation, but I dont know what they mean?
Sex refers to the biological, anatomical, physiological and chromosomal difference between females and males present at birth such as the presence of a vagina or penis, menstruation or sperm production, difference in genetic make-up etc. Sex can also be used to describe physical acts of sex that include but are not limited to penetrative penile-vaginal intercourse, oral sex, anal sex, masturbation and kissing among other acts. Sexuality, according to WHO draft working definition 2002, is a central aspect of being human throughout life and encompasses sex, gender identity and roles, sexual orientation, eroticism, pleasure, intimacy and reproduction. Sexuality is experienced and expressed in thoughts, fantasies, desires, beliefs, attitudes, values, behaviours, practices, roles and relationships. While sexuality can include all of these dimensions, not all of them are always experienced or expressed. Sexuality is influenced by the interaction of biological, psychological, social, economic
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