SEXUALLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does sexually mean? 

• SEXUALLY (adverb)
  The adverb SEXUALLY has 2 senses:

1. with respect to sexuality

2. by sexual means

  Familiarity information: SEXUALLY used as an adverb is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• SEXUALLY (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

With respect to sexuality

Context example:

sexually ambiguous

Pertainym:

sexual (of or relating to or characterized by sexuality)

Sense 2

Meaning:

By sexual means

Context example:

reproduce sexually

Pertainym:

sexual (having or involving sex)

 Context examples 

Cell samples may be taken for a Pap test, or to test for sexually transmitted diseases or other infections.

(Internal exam, NCI Dictionary)

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD).

(Herpes Simplex, NIH)

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease.

(Gonorrhea, NIH: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)

A common sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhea.

(Gonorrhea, NCI Thesaurus)

Never send sexually explicit photographs or messages.

(Internet Safety, NIH)

K. granulomatis is pathogenic and the causative agent of the sexually transmitted disease Donovanosis.

(Klebsiella granulomatis, NCI Thesaurus)

You are at greater risk if you: • Are sexually active and younger than 25 • Have more than one sex partner • Douche

(Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, NIH: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)

Parkinson's Disease Quality of Life Scale (PDQUALIF) I feel I am less sexually desirable because of my illness.

(PDQUALIF - Sexual Desirability, NCI Thesaurus)

Molluscipoxviruses may be sexually transmitted and cause molluscum contagiosum in humans.

(Molluscipoxvirus, NCI Thesaurus)

Genital warts are a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

(Genital Warts, NIH: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)