Sexual contact
Sexual Contact
Sexual contact (/ˈsɛkʃuəl kɒntækt/) refers to any form of physical contact that occurs between individuals for the purpose of sexual pleasure or reproduction.
Etymology
The term "sexual contact" is derived from the Latin words "sexus", meaning "sex", and "contactus", meaning "touching".
Definition
Sexual contact can involve a variety of activities, including but not limited to kissing, touching, oral sex, vaginal sex, and anal sex. It can occur between individuals of the same or different genders.
Related Terms
- Consent: The agreement between participants to engage in sexual activity.
- Sexual intercourse: A specific type of sexual contact that involves penetration of the vagina or anus.
- Sexual activity: A broad term that encompasses all forms of sexual behavior, including sexual contact.
- Sexual health: The state of physical, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality.
- Sexual transmission: The spread of diseases through sexual contact.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sexual contact
- Wikipedia's article - Sexual contact
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