Sexual Variety

Sex - Basic Aspects of Human Sexuality

Sexual Variety

The three basic aspects of sex are independent of each other and interact differently according to particular times, environments and situations. Thus, they shape each person’s individual sexual profile.

This also includes his or her particular sexual interests or preferences. However, the latter are not necessarily permanent. They may change in the course of life, either spontaneously or as a result of positive or negative experiences, or as a result of therapy. On the other hand, certain aspects of sex are unchangeable (e.g. chromosomal sex) or can prove to be resistant to change (e.g. sexual self-identification and sexual orientation).