Human Sexual Activity
Human Sexual Activity
Human sexual activity, also known as Sexual Intercourse or Coitus (pronounced /ˈkoʊɪtəs/), refers to the manner in which humans experience and express their Sexuality. People engage in a variety of sexual acts from time to time, and for a wide variety of reasons.
Etymology
The term "sexual activity" can be broken down into two components: "sexual," from the Latin sexualis, meaning "relating to sex," and "activity," from the Latin activitas, meaning "a thing done."
Types of Sexual Activity
Sexual activity can be classified into the sexual reproduction, the stage of the sexual response cycle, and by the type of sexual activity. It can also be categorized by the nature of the activity, such as Vaginal Sex, Oral Sex, and Anal Sex.
Sexual Response Cycle
The Sexual Response Cycle is a four-stage model of physiological responses to sexual stimulation, which, in order of their occurrence, are the excitement phase, plateau phase, orgasmic phase, and resolution phase.
Sexual Reproduction
Sexual Reproduction is a form of reproduction where two morphologically distinct types of specialized reproductive cells called gametes fuse together, involving a female's large egg and a male's smaller sperm.
Health and Safety
Engaging in sexual activity can lead to Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and unwanted pregnancies if not done safely. It is important to use protection, such as Condoms and other forms of Birth Control, to prevent these outcomes.
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