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sexual

Of or pertaining to sex, or the sexes; distinguishing sex; peculiar to the distinction and office of male or female; relating to the distinctive genital organs of the sexes; proceeding from, or based upon, sex; as, sexual characteristics; sexual intercourse, connection, or commerce; sexual desire; sexual diseases; sexual generation.

(Science: biology) Sexual dimorphism, the condition of having one of the sexes existing in two forms, or varieties, differing in colour, size, etc, as in many species of butterflies which have two kinds of females.

(Science: botany) Sexual method, the selective preference of one sex for certain characteristics in the other, such as bright colours, musical notes, etc.; also, the selection which results from certain individuals of one sex having more opportunities of pairing with the other sex, on account of greater activity, strength, courage, etc.; applied likewise to that kind of evolution which results from such sexual preferences. In these cases, therefore, natural selection seems to have acted independently of sexual selection. (A. R. Wallace)

Origin: L. Sexualis, fr. Sexus sex: cf. F. Sexuel.


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Sound and how the brain reacts to it

... me into bliss. I'll never forget it. However, I associated it as being some kind of weird perversion (not sure why because it's definitely not sexual, just delightfully tingly and soothing), so I never shared this with anyone until last night after reading these boards! My husband seemed absolutely ...

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by Soundstrue
Fri Dec 14, 2012 4:22 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Sound and how the brain reacts to it
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Sound and how the brain reacts to it

... Syndrome." Then he asked if I make my husband put on a French maid outfit to clean the house. Hahaha! I had to explain how it really is NOT sexual what-so-ever. So here are my actual triggers: 1. Watching someone clean house in a quiet, methodical manner My mother had a housekeeper for awhile, ...

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by Snoozin
Thu Dec 13, 2012 2:57 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Sound and how the brain reacts to it
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... conditions, like Earth's moon for example. Humans. But it takes time. Another aspect of the evolution of complex organisms is the development of sexual reproduction, which allows the existence of large long-lived complex organisms by speeding up the production of diverse genetic material beyond ...

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by Rap
Tue Nov 27, 2012 4:41 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Is evolution as simple as we think?
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Re: XX - XY system explain prevalence of male homosexuality?

I was overgeneralizing by saying that more men are homosexual. However, the data seem to indicate that more men engage in homosexual behavior . However, the terms "androphilia" and "gynephilia" indicate attraction, not behavior. ...

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by wildfunguy
Wed Nov 21, 2012 5:44 pm
 
Forum: Genetics
Topic: XX - XY system explain prevalence of male homosexuality?
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Re: XX - XY system explain prevalence of male homosexuality?

My idea about homosexuality being more prevalent in males comes from the Kinsey Reports. Also, if we think about sexual preference genes in terms of marginal utility, it would explain why gynephilia genes on other chromosomes would ...

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by wildfunguy
Tue Nov 20, 2012 11:27 pm
 
Forum: Genetics
Topic: XX - XY system explain prevalence of male homosexuality?
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