Explain the difference.
2007-09-03 13:05:43 · 12 answers · asked by Lioness 6 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
To me, sensuality involves eroticism: stimulation of the mind and senses. Sexuality is more carnal at its base.
2007-09-03 15:45:22 · answer #1 · answered by Steve-O 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sensual is for the all the senses, including the 6th sense. It can be sexless, but not genderless.
Sexual is for physical: actions, words, implications
My preference is sensuality with a partner rather than sexuality. I hope you can enjoy that some day.
2007-09-03 13:52:21 · answer #2 · answered by bin there dun that 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, the trolls are firing from all cylinders today, huh? (not you, troll shark, you're ok in my book).
Anyway, kind of a tricky one. What my mind immediately jumps to is the difference between stripping and old-school burlesque. One is more about hinting at what's not entirely revealed, the other exposes more. That's not to say one is better than the other, different situations and moods could call for either one. To sum it up (in a really succinct way ) Sensuality is more about holding back and playing with the tease and subtlety, Sexuality is more about letting go. Good question.
2007-09-03 13:18:55 · answer #3 · answered by Priscilla B 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sensual refers to all the senses. We relate it to sex because it's such a body-pleasure thing, I think. But an amazing piece of music, a soft piece of cloth, and a really good dessert are all enjoyed sensually, even if no sexual pleasure is received from them. Sexual is more directly related to sex. I think sexual things can, in general, be enjoyed sensually as well.
2007-09-03 14:55:21 · answer #4 · answered by random6x7 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's pretty basic. Sensual is something that appeals to the senses, like soothing colors, good music, chocolate, and silk. It *can* cause physical, sexual reactions, but that's not what it's necessarily designed for.
Sexual is something that is consciously designed to get a physical reaction from you, a "whoah, that could get me off" sort of feeling. Not everything sexual is sensually appealing, but it does help.
2007-09-03 13:29:37 · answer #5 · answered by Cine 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I never gave it much thought, but I figured "sensual" was just a nicer and subtle way for sexual, haha. Some people may not feel comfortable using a blunt term such as sexual, provocative, etc.
However, I'm not saying sensual is synonymous with provocative. I think people may think sensual has more of a romantic touch to it.
2007-09-03 15:49:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Forget about all of the above answers! Here's the right answer...
Sensuality is an art of indulging your senses... exploring your or your partners touch, smell, hearing, taste, and visual senses. You can tell if a woman is sensual by how much she enjoys eating a strawberry, wearing a silk dress, or smelling flowers... It is the ability to use your senses for your pleasure. It is a gift, a talent... You either have it or not...
Sexuality is simply how you express yourself sexually. Everybody has it.
2007-09-03 14:48:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
Often times people confuse these two words. Sensual is the use of the senses; taste, smell, sight, touch. Sexual is strictly having to do with genitals.
2007-09-03 14:59:49 · answer #8 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Sensual is an overall feeling, an emotion and the build up that leads to the 'sexaul'. Sexaul is more overt, sensual more subtle.
2007-09-03 13:31:26 · answer #9 · answered by bunnyfriend 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My answer might not be text-book here...
To me, Sensual feels good to ME. Sexual feels good (in the erotic sense) to someone else.
For example, if I like to sit in the sun, or feel wind in my hair, that makes ME feel good- it enhances my senses. Therefor its sensual.
2007-09-03 18:15:16 · answer #10 · answered by kerrisonr 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋