sex positivity

[ seks poz-i-tiv-i-tee ]

noun

1. a philosophy that is accepting of traditional and nontraditional sexual activity, avoids repression and shame, and advocates all consensual exploration of human sexuality.

Other Words From

• sex-positive [seks, -, poz, -i-tiv] adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sex positivity¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

We’re in a moment of sex positivity, which I think is extremely healthy.

From Washington Post