Sexual partner

Sexual Partner

A sexual partner refers to a person with whom one engages in sexual activity.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɛkʃuəl ˈpɑːrtnər/

Etymology

The term "sexual partner" is a combination of two words, "sexual" and "partner". "Sexual" is derived from the Latin word "sexualis", meaning "relating to sex", and "partner" comes from the Middle English "partener", meaning "one who shares".

Definition

A sexual partner is a person with whom one has sex. The nature of the sexual activity can vary widely, from sexual intercourse to other forms of sexual activity such as oral sex, anal sex, and mutual masturbation. The relationship between sexual partners can also vary, from marital sex to casual sex and everything in between.

Related Terms

Sexual intercourse: The act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman.
Sexual activity: Any act that leads to sexual arousal, including foreplay and sexual intercourse.
Oral sex: Sexual activity involving the stimulation of the genitalia by the use of the mouth.
Anal sex: Sexual activity involving penetration of the anus.
Mutual masturbation: A sexual act where two or more people stimulate themselves or one another sexually, usually with the hands.
Marital sex: Sexual activity between married individuals.
Casual sex: Sexual activity that takes place outside a romantic relationship and implies an absence of commitment, emotional attachment, or familiarity between sexual partners.