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sexuality
The totality of feelings, behaviors, and characteristics related to sex and eroticism. This includes sexual orientation, desires, and practices.
In der Pubertät entdecken Jugendliche ihre eigene Sexualität.
During puberty, young people discover their own sexuality.
The ending '-ität' forms abstract nouns, often from adjectives. 'Sexualität' (sexuality) is derived from the adjective 'sexuell' (sexual). Other examples of this pattern are 'Normalität' (normality, from normal) or 'Aktivität' (activity, from aktiv).
Nach dem Unfall war seine körperliche Aktivität stark eingeschränkt.
After the accident, his physical activity was severely limited.
Common verbs used with 'Sexualität' (sexuality) are 'entdecken' (to discover), 'ausleben' (to live out), or 'sprechen über' (to talk about). These describe the process of engaging with the topic.
Viele Menschen finden es schwer, offen über ihre Sexualität zu sprechen.
Many people find it difficult to talk openly about their sexuality.
'Sexualität' (sexuality) is a neutral to formal term used in psychological, sociological, or medical contexts. It describes the overall concept and is not a colloquial word for sexual acts.
Das Buch behandelt die Entwicklung der menschlichen Sexualität aus biologischer Sicht.
The book deals with the development of human sexuality from a biological perspective.
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'der Sex' and 'die Sexualität' both have to do with a person's sexual life. 'Sex' means concrete sexual acts. 'Sexualität' is much broader. It includes feelings, desires, orientation, the body, behavior, and personal experiences. That is why 'Sexualität' often sounds more factual and is frequently used in conversations about health, identity, or development. The words can be confused because 'Sex' can be one part of 'Sexualität'. But 'Sexualität' does not simply mean 'Sex'.
In dem Kurs sprechen die Jugendlichen über Körper, Gefühle und Sexualität.
In the course, the teenagers talk about bodies, feelings, and sexuality.
Sie sagt, dass Sex für sie nur mit Vertrauen schön ist.
She says that sex is only enjoyable for her when there is trust.