sexual attraction

Example Sentences

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“It’s very rarely about equal attraction to both sexes. More often, it leans heavily in one direction, or splits between romantic attraction toward one sex and sexual attraction toward the other.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

The ace spectrum includes asexuals, who experience no sexual attraction to others; demisexuals, who experience sexual attraction but only after forming a close bond; graysexuals, who may experience infrequent sexual attraction; and other identities.

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2024

Asexual or “ace” is a sexuality spectrum of people who experience little to no sexual attraction to anyone.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 23, 2023

Aromantic is an umbrella term used by people who don't typically experience romantic attraction, while somebody who is asexual does not experience sexual attraction to anyone.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2023

By that sentence, Tolstoy meant that, in order to be happy, a marriage must succeed in many different respects: sexual attraction, agreement about money, child discipline, religion, in-laws, and other vital issues.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond