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sex-positive

American  
[seks pahz-i-tiv] / ˈsɛks ˈpɑz ɪ tɪv /

adjective

  1. having a tolerant, accepting, or progressive view of human sexuality; supportive or open about consensual sexual activity.


Other Word Forms

  • sex-positivity noun

Example Sentences

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While shooting the comedic murder mystery last year, 29-year-old Gomez took it upon herself to educate 76-year-old Martin about Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s sex-positive summer anthem “WAP.”

From Los Angeles Times

She's known for her frank and sex-positive standup, and she's clearly having a blast calling out the ridiculousness on the show.

From Salon

As of Tuesday morning, a video of Kurdi signing along to the rap duo’s sex-positive summer anthem at Chicago’s Lollapalooza music festival over the weekend has racked up more than 9 million views on TikTok.

From Los Angeles Times

Featured on the sex-positive track — which heavily samples late R&B star Aaliyah’s “One in a Million” — is an especially sultry verse from Cardi B, who, true to form, lets her audience know exactly what she wants in no uncertain terms.

From Los Angeles Times

The joy in the scene is infectious; not only is Jessie a carefree, sex-positive protagonist, but the 1996 British R&B hit "Return of the Mack" provides the perfect accompaniment.

From Salon