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- sex hygiene/ˈsɛks ˌhaɪ.dʒiːn/The practice of maintaining cleanliness and health in relation to sexual activity and the genital organs, primarily aimed at preventing infections and diseases.nounLow (C2)
- sex kitten/ˈsɛks ˌkɪt(ə)n/A person, typically a woman, perceived as having a sexually alluring, playful, and provocative demeanor or persona.nounLow
- sex linkage/ˈsɛks ˌlɪŋkɪdʒ/The condition in which a gene or trait is located on a sex chromosome (usually the X chromosome), causing its inheritance pattern to be associated with the biological sex of the organism.nounLow
- sex object/ˌsɛks ˈɒb.dʒɛkt/A person viewed primarily in terms of their physical attractiveness and sexual appeal rather than as a whole individual.nounB2/C1
- sex offender/ˈseks əˌfɛndə/A person who has been convicted of a crime involving sexual misconduct.nounC1/C2
- sex play/ˈsɛks ˌpleɪ/Sexual activity that is playful, experimental, or non-serious in nature, often involving role-playing, games, or lighthearted exploration of sexuality.nounLow
- sex positivity/ˌsɛks ˌpɒz.ɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/An attitude that views consensual sexual activity between adults as healthy and beneficial, and that promotes open, shame-free communication about sexuality.nounLow-to-medium
- sex ratio/ˈsɛks ˈreɪʃɪəʊ/The ratio of males to females in a given population, typically expressed as the number of males per 100 females.nounLow
- sex reassignment/ˌseks ˌriːəˈsaɪnmənt/The process or result of changing a person's physical sexual characteristics and legal gender to align with their gender identity.nounC1/C2
- sex reassignment surgery/ˈsɛks ˌriː.əˌsaɪn.mənt ˈsɜː.dʒər.i/A medical procedure or series of procedures to change a person's physical sex characteristics to align with their gender identity.nounLow
- sex reassignment therapy/ˌsɛks ˌriːəˈsaɪnmənt ˈθɛrəpi/Medical and psychological treatments to align a person's physical characteristics with their gender identity.nounLow
- sex shop/ˈsɛks ʃɒp/A retail establishment that sells products related to sexual activity, pleasure, and intimacy.nounLow-Medium (C1+)
- sex symbol/ˈsɛks ˈsɪmb(ə)l/A person, typically a celebrity, who is widely perceived as embodying sexual attractiveness and appeal.nounMedium
- sex therapy/ˈsɛks ˈθɛrəpi/A form of psychotherapy focused on addressing sexual dysfunction, improving sexual health, and enhancing intimacy between partners.nounC1
- sex tour/ˈsɛks ˌtʊə/A holiday, especially to a foreign country, where the primary purpose is to pay for sex.nounC1/C2 (Low-frequency, specialised term)
- sex tourism/ˈseks ˌtʊə.rɪ.zəm/The practice of traveling to another country specifically to engage in sexual activity, often because it is cheaper, less regulated, or involves different social norms than in one's home country.nounC1
- sex toy/ˈsɛks ˌtɔɪ/An object or device designed to be used for sexual pleasure and stimulation.nounMedium
- sex trafficking/sɛks ˈtræfɪkɪŋ/The illegal practice of coercing or deceiving individuals into sexual exploitation for financial gain.nounMedium in news, academic, and legal contexts; low in everyday conversation.
- sex up/ˈsɛks ʌp/To make something more exciting, appealing, or superficially attractive, often by exaggerating or distorting facts.verbC2
- sex work/ˈsɛks ˌwɜːk/The exchange of sexual services, performances, or products for money or other compensation.nounC1/C2 (Upper-Intermediate to Advanced)
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