Usage Note
Sessuale is invariable for gender — un comportamento sessuale / una molestia sessuale — changing only for number (sessuali). It is the standard neutral adjective in medical, legal, and social-science contexts. The adverb form is sessualmente. Learners should not confuse it with the false friend English 'sensual', which is sensuale in Italian.
Examples
"L'educazione sessuale è importante a scuola."
Natural Translation
Sex education is important at school.
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