gentle sex

The term "gentle sex" has evolved from a historical reference to women to describing a style of intimate interaction.

Definition

C1Historical Usage

(dated, offensive)A term historically used to refer to women, emphasizing qualities traditionally associated with femininity such as gentleness and sensitivity.

C1Sexuality

(contemporary)A style of intimate interaction characterized by a softer, more delicate approach.

Example

  • They preferred gentle sex, valuing a softer and more tender approach to intimacy.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "gentle sex":

weaker sexgentle or simplegentle nor simplegentle craftcommon genderopposite sexthird sex