It might seem like a stupid question but it's not. Sex means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. There's a huge range of sexual things that you can do - so there's no straightforward answer to that question.

Similarly there's no right way to have sex. Sex is about you and your partner enjoying yourselves and if you're doing something legal then it's no-one elses business but your own. Don't feel you have to talk about your sex life with anyone who asks.

Having sex is something both young men and women get interested in as they become more mature and start thinking about having relationships. Thinking about having sex is completely normal, and it is important to remember that there is no need to rush into having sex if you don’t feel comfortable, as you will have plenty of time to do it in the future when you do feel ready.

Getting it right :

There is no right or wrong way to have sex, what matters is that it feels right for you and your partner. Above all sex should be fun, safe and with someone you feel comfortable with.

Protection :

One thing which you do need to take seriously when having sex is protecting yourself from sexually transmitted infections, HIV and unplanned pregnancy. Condoms are the only form of contraception that protect against all of these, and so it is always sensible to use these if you or your partner have not had a sexual health check. There are also other methods of contraception that woman can use to protect against pregnancy, and some people like to use one of these methods with condoms for extra protection.

It’s good to talk :

Knowing about contraception is not enough though, it is also important to talk to your sexual partner about contraception and make sure both of you take responsibility for your own sexual health.

It can feel embarrassing to talk about contraception, but having a conversation about it before sex is better than telling someone about pregnancy or a sexually transmitted infection after sex! Also, if you can’t have an open conversation with someone about these important issues, then maybe you shouldn’t have sex with them.

Answered by Yogeshwar , an ibibo Specialist, at 2:00 PM on October 07, 2008

well mohd!sex is something you do, sexuality is something you are.” This way of understanding sex highlights the difference between the act of sex and the individual experience of sexuality, which is an intrinsic part of who we are, one that can’t be separated out of ourselves any more than our ethnicity or religious/spiritual beliefs.
Dictionary definitions of sex tend to be less literary, offering several definitions including:

Sex is a way of distinguishing male and female members of a species, usually by referencing their reproductive functions.
Sex refers to coitus or intercourse, an act that can result in reproduction.
Sex refers to the genitals.
The answer you get to the question “what is sex” depends largely on who you ask. A doctor might tell you that sex is defined by hormones in your body; a therapist might say that sex is all in your head; a guru may tell you that sex is about getting closer to God. Given such broad definitions, it can be helpful to narrow your focus and figure out what aspect of sex you want to learn more about.

for more inf check http://sexuality.about.com/od/gloss ary/a/what_is_sex.htm

Answered by sanjay , an ibibo Guru, at 1:47 PM on October 06, 2008

An organism's sex is defined by the gametes it produces: males produce male gametes (spermatozoa, or sperm) while females produce female gametes (ova, or egg cells); individual organisms which produce both male and female gametes are termed hermaphroditic. Frequently, physical differences are associated with the different sexes of an organism; these sexual dimorphisms can reflect the different reproductive pressures the sexes experience.
Sex in animals involves the fusion of a sperm and an egg cell.
In biology, sex is a process of combining and mixing genetic traits, often resulting in the specialization of organisms into male and female types (or sexes). Sexual reproductioninvolves combining specialized cells (gametes) to form offspring that inherit traits from both parents. Gametes can be identical in form and function (known as isogametes), but in many cases an asymmetry has evolved such that two sex-specific types of gametes (heterogametes) exist: male gametes are small, motile, and optimized to transport their genetic information over a distance, while female gametes are large, non-motile and contain the nutrients necessary for the early development of the young organism.

Answered by pankaj , an ibibo Advisor, at 11:51 PM on October 05, 2008

In biology, sex is a process of combining and mixing genetic traits, often resulting in the specialization of organisms into male and female types (or sexes). Sexual reproduction involves combining specialized cells (gametes) to form offspring that inherit traits from both parents. Gametes can be identical in form and function (known as isogametes), but in many cases an asymmetry has evolved such that two sex-specific types of gametes (heterogametes) exist: male gametes are small, motile, and optimized to transport their genetic information over a distance, while female gametes are large, non-motile and contain the nutrients necessary for the early development of the young organism.

Answered by Alok , an ibibo Master, at 3:23 PM on October 01, 2008

assalaamwaleku rasheed bhai....
sex means aaap murge ho yaa murgi.....

allah hafiz....
abdullah

Answered by Abdullah , an ibibo Citizen, at 9:58 AM on October 01, 2008

well, When it comes to your sexuality you might think all that matters is whether or not you've ever had sex.

In truth, your sexuality means much more. "Sex" is the act of intercourse itself while "sexuality" is everything else that goes into making you a sexual being. That includes all of your sexual knowledge, thoughts, values, desires and behaviours.

Understanding what makes up your sexuality will help you achieve some important goals including

* Feeling good about your developing body
* Postponing sexual intercourse until you're ready
* Expressing your feelings of sexual arousal in healthy, responsible ways
* Developing your adult sexual identity
* Experiencing mutually rewarding relationships
* Protecting yourself from sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancy
* Protecting yourself from sexual violence

Your Sexual Development
You have been a sexual being from the moment you were conceived.

You then went through the stages of sexual development that we all go through:

Babies

Experience oral exploration and gratification
Develop an awareness of their body parts, including the genitals
Develop a sense of trust.

Toddlers

Master control over elimination (weeing and pooing)
Become aware of our body parts and sex differences
Develop an interest in family relationships and sex roles.

Pre-schoolers

Identify with the parent of the same sex
Experiment in innocent sex play
Can run around the house naked and feel no shame.

Children and early teens

Develop an intense curiosity about sexuality
Participate in same-sex play activities
Keep our sexual thoughts to ourselves
Enjoy jokes and songs with sexual content.

Through all of these stages we may touch our genitals for pleasure. In fact, masturbation is common in childhood and throughout the rest of your life.

As you get older you will probably experiment with types of sex, whether it is with more than one partner, or with sex toys. But you will also learn about relationships, and having a healthy attitude to your body and sexuality which will give you a healthy sex life.

The wonderful thing about your sexuality is that it belongs to you. All that you learn and all that is within you come together to make you the sexual being you are.

If this happens in a responsible way and with a commitment to your beliefs and values, you should succeed in becoming a sexually healthy adult.

If things don't happen this way, or if you are confused, try to identify the problem and seek help or even counselling. This is particularly true if you have been sexually abused or assaulted.

And don't forget sexuality learning lasts a lifetime. That means it's OK to take things slowly.

Answered by Satya ~ , an ibibo Master, at 7:48 AM on October 01, 2008

well,An organism's sex is defined by the gametes it produces: males produce male gametes (spermatozoa, or sperm) while females produce female gametes (ova, or egg cells); individual organisms which produce both male and female gametes are termed hermaphroditic. Frequently, physical differences are associated with the different sexes of an organism; these sexual dimorphisms can reflect the different reproductive pressures the sexes experience.
Sex in animals involves the fusion of a sperm and an egg cell.
Sex in animals involves the fusion of a sperm and an egg cell.

In biology, sex is a process of combining and mixing genetic traits, often resulting in the specialization of organisms into male and female types (or sexes). Sexual reproduction involves combining specialized cells (gametes) to form offspring that inherit traits from both parents. Gametes can be identical in form and function (known as isogametes), but in many cases an asymmetry has evolved such that two sex-specific types of gametes (heterogametes) exist: male gametes are small, motile, and optimized to transport their genetic information over a distance, while female gametes are large, non-motile and contain the nutrients necessary for the early development of the young organism.
The most basic sexual system is one in which all organisms are hermaphrodites, producing both male and female gametes—this is true of some animals (eg. snails) and the majority of flowering plants.[17] In many cases, however, specialization of sex has evolved such that some organisms produce only male or only female gametes. The biological cause for an organism developing into one sex or the other is called sex determination.

In the majority of species with sex specialization organisms are either male (producing only male gametes) or female (producing only female gametes). A few exceptions exist—for example, in the roundworm C. elegans the two sexes are hermaphrodite and male (a system called androdioecy).

Sometimes an organism's development is intermediate between male and female, a condition called intersex. Sometimes intersex individuals are called "hermaphrodite" but, unlike biological hermaphrodites, intersex individuals are unusual cases and are not typically fertile in both male and female aspects.

Answered by Debashis , an ibibo Master, at 6:38 AM on October 01, 2008