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Sexuality is the way people experience, and express themselves through,sexual activities. This involvesbiological,psychological,physical,erotic,emotional,social, orspiritual feelings and behaviors. Because it is a broad term which has varied within different historical contexts, it lacks a precise definition. The biological and physical aspects of sexuality largely concern thehuman reproductive functions, including thehuman sexual response cycle.
Someone'ssexual orientation is their pattern of sexual interest in the opposite and/or same sex. Physical and emotional aspects of sexuality include bonds between individuals that are expressed through profound feelings or physical manifestations oflove, trust, and care. Social aspects deal with the effects of human society on one's sexuality, while spirituality concerns an individual's spiritual connection with others. Sexuality also affects and is affected by cultural, political, legal, philosophical,moral,ethical, and religious aspects of life.
Interest in sexual activity normally increases when an individual reachespuberty. Although no single theory on the cause of sexual orientation has yet gained widespread support, there is considerably more evidence supporting nonsocial causes than social ones, especially for males. Hypothesized social causes are supported by only weak evidence, distorted by numerous confounding factors. This is further supported by cross-cultural evidence because the incidence ofhomosexuality is not significantly higher in cultures that are more tolerant of it.
Evolutionary perspectives on human coupling, reproduction andreproduction strategies, andsocial learning theory provide further views of sexuality. Sociocultural aspects of sexuality includehistorical developments andreligious beliefs. Some cultures have been described assexually repressive. The study of sexuality also includes human identity within social groups,sexually transmitted infections (STIs), andbirth control methods. (Full article...)
ModernAmericanized forms of stripping minimize interaction by strippers with customers, reducing the importance oftease in the performance in favor of speed to undress (strip). Not every stripper will end a performance completelynude, though full nudity is common where notprohibited by law. The integration of thestripper pole as a nearly ubiquitous prop has shifted the emphasis in the performance toward a more acrobatic,explicit expression compared to the slow-developing burlesque style. Most strippers are female, with only a third beingmale strippers. Most strippers work in strip clubs. Ahouse dancer works for a particular club orfranchise, while afeature dancer tends to have her owncelebrity, touring a club circuit making appearances. Entertainers (dancers) are often not actual employees of the club itself but perform asindependent contractors.(Full article...)
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