sexual pleasure
Noun: - Pleasure derived from sexual activities: The feeling of enjoyment, gratification, or satisfaction that comes specifically from engaging in or experiencing sexual acts, intimacy, or arousal.
The term "sexual pleasure" is used to describe the positive physical and emotional sensations associated with sexuality. It is a central concept in discussions of human relationships, health, and well-being. - It is typically used as a non-count noun (e.g., "the pursuit of sexual pleasure"). - It can be modified by adjectives to specify type or quality (e.g., "mutual sexual pleasure," "intense sexual pleasure").
- Open communication is important for achieving sexual pleasure in a relationship.
- The study examined the role of sexual pleasure in overall life satisfaction.
- Many cultures have different attitudes toward sexual pleasure.
- "The pursuit of sexual pleasure": A phrase describing the act of seeking out sexual gratification.
- "Mutual sexual pleasure": Emphasizes that pleasure is shared and experienced by all partners involved.
- Pleasure (n): A more general term for a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment.
- Gratification (n): Pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire.
- Sensuality (n): The enjoyment, expression, or pursuit of physical, especially sexual, pleasure.
- Carnal pleasure: Pleasure relating to physical, especially sexual, needs and activities. (More formal/literary)
- Erotic pleasure: Pleasure related to sexual desire or arousal.
- Sexual gratification: The satisfaction of sexual desires.
- Source of sexual pleasure: Refers to the origin or cause of the pleasurable feelings.
- Denial of sexual pleasure: The act of refusing or being refused such pleasure.
"Sexual pleasure" is a neutral, clinical term. In everyday conversation, people might use simpler, more colloquial terms depending on the context and register. The concept is distinct from reproduction, focusing solely on the experiential and enjoyable aspects of sexual activity.
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pleasure derived from sexual activities