sex Definition

either of the two major forms of individuals that occur in many species and that are distinguished respectively as female or male especially on the basis of their reproductive organs and structures

the sum of the structural, functional, and behavioral characteristics of organisms that are involved in reproduction marked by the union of gametes and that distinguish males and females

sexually motivated phenomena or behavior

to identify the sex of

to increase the sexual appeal of —often used with up

to arouse the sexual desires of

characterized by or expressing opposition to or disapproval of sex or sexuality

a densely staining inactivated condensed X chromosome that is present in each somatic cell of most female mammals and is used as a test of genetic femaleness (as in a fetus) —called also sex chromatin

the female sex : women in general

the other one of two sexes or genders —usually used with the; used especially to refer to women from the point of view of men or to men from the point of view of women

oral stimulation of the genitals : cunnilingus, fellatio

prerecorded sex-oriented telephone messages available to those who call a commercial service

sex-oriented telephone conversations (as with an operator employed by a commercial service or with a lover)

sexual activity and especially sexual intercourse in which various measures (such as the use of latex condoms or the practice of monogamy) are taken to avoid disease (such as AIDS) transmitted by sexual contact —called also safer sex

of, relating to, or involving members of the same sex