sex B1

/sɛks/ Whether a person or animal is male or female, based on their body and reproductive role.

homosexual C2+

/ˌhoʊməˈsɛkʃuəl/ sexually attracted to people of one's own sex

asexuality C2+

/ˌeɪsɛkʃuˈæləti/ the condition of lacking sexual attraction or reproductive sexual organs

desex C2+

/diˈsɛks/ to deprive of sexual character or function; to neuter