Matching Pairs Circles of SexualityOnline version Circles of Sexuality Definitions by Lauren Hall 1 This is how a person feels about their body and how it responds sexually to stimulation through all the senses (touch, smell, taste, sound and sight). 2 This includes the facts and attitudes about sexual intercourse and reproduction, how to take care of your sexual health, the negative things that can come from sexual intercourse, and how babies are made. 3 This is how sexuality is used to influence, manipulate or control other people. This includes sexual abuse, rape and sexual harassment. It also includes healthy ways of influencing others, such as flirting, trading texts and asking someone out. 4 The experience of feeling emotionally close to another person and having those feelings of closeness returned. It's all about relationships. 5 This is how a person thinks of themselves and identifies as a sexual person. It includes male, female, trans, gay, straight, bisexual, queer and many other identities. Sexualization Sensuality Sexual Identity Intimacy Sexual Health and Reproduction