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sexual attitudes

values and beliefs about sexuality. Manifested in a person’s individual sexual behavior, these attitudes are based on family and cultural views about sexuality, on sex education (both formal and informal), and on prior sexual experiences.

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February 17th 2025

speculation

speculation

n.

1. conjectural thinking that is not necessarily supported by scientifically determined evidence.

2. a loosely supported theory or explanation. —speculative adj.