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Sexuality

Sexuality describes how people experience sexual attraction, feelings, and thoughts. It also describes our values around sex and how we express ourselves sexually.

Sexual Orientation

Sexual orientation is a term used to describe a person’s pattern of attraction based on gender. Sexual orientation may include attraction to the same gender, a gender different than your own, both or neither. Sexual orientation may be emotional, erotic, romantic, and/or sexual.

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Sex Positive

Sex positivity recognizes that sex is a part of life that can lead to pleasure, joy, and wellness, as well as the possibility of unwanted outcomes. We include perspectives on what sex positive means to different people and across different cultures.

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Pleasure & Safer Sex

Sex isn’t just about reproduction, it can be fun and feel good too! In this section we provide information on sexual pleasure, lube, and safer sex tips for physical and mental health.

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Having Sex

People can have different likes and comfort levels around sex. It is good to know what types of sexual activity you are comfortable with and talk about them with your partner.

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