sexual love

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Definition

Noun: 1. Erotic love and physical intimacy: The expression of deep romantic affection through physical acts of intimacy, often including but not limited to sexual intercourse. 2. A state of intense romantic and physical desire: A passionate emotional and physical attraction between two people, characterized by longing and intimacy.

Usage
  • The term "sexual love" specifically describes the physical and erotic dimension of a romantic relationship. It distinguishes the intimate aspect from other forms of love, such as platonic or familial love.
  • It is often used in psychological, sociological, or literary contexts to discuss the role of physical intimacy within a romantic bond.
Examples
  • Their relationship was built on a foundation of deep friendship and sexual love.
  • The poet explored the themes of sexual love and spiritual connection in his verses.
  • For some couples, sexual love is a vital component of their emotional bond.
Advanced Usage
  • In literary/analytical contexts: The term can be used to analyze the interplay between physical desire and emotional attachment in narratives or relationships.
    • The novel examines how sexual love can both empower and complicate the lives of its characters.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lovemaking (n): The act of expressing love through physical intimacy; sexual activity between people who love each other.
  • Eros (n): In a non-mythological context, often used to denote passionate, romantic, or sexual love (from Greek philosophy and psychology).
Synonyms
  • Passion: Intense, driving, or overpowering feeling, often sexual.
  • Desire: A strong feeling of wanting to have someone or something, often sexual.
  • Physical love: A direct synonym emphasizing the bodily aspect of affection.
  • Carnal love: A synonym, often with a more literary or archaic tone, emphasizing the physical or sensual nature.
Related Phrases
  • To make love: A verb phrase meaning to engage in sexual intercourse, typically with connotations of affection and intimacy.
    • The couple made love gently and with great tenderness.
Noun
  1. sexual activities (often including sexual intercourse) between two people
    • his lovemaking disgusted her
    • he hadn't had any love in months
    • he has a very complicated love life
  2. a deep feeling of sexual desire and attraction
    • their love left them indifferent to their surroundings
    • she was his first love

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