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Sexuality refers to the complex range of human experiences involving sexual feelings, attractions, and behaviors. It encompasses an individual's capacity to experience sexual attraction and intimacy towards others. Sexuality is shaped by a combination of biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors, and it develops and changes throughout a person's life. It is not solely defined by sexual acts but also by romantic attractions and emotional connections.

Individuals experience sexuality in diverse ways. Sexual orientation describes the pattern of a person's emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attractions to others, such as heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, or asexual orientations. Gender identity, which is a person's internal sense of being male, female, both, or neither, is also distinct from but can interact with sexuality.

Societal attitudes and cultural norms significantly influence how sexuality is understood and expressed. These views can vary widely across different cultures and historical periods. Understanding sexuality involves acknowledging its multifaceted nature and respecting the diversity of human experiences. It is a fundamental aspect of human identity and well-being.