Relating to or involving gratification of the senses; physically pleasing.
From Late Latin 'sensualis', from Latin 'sensus' (sense).
Historically feminized as women's domain; used to dismiss women's intelligence. Paired with 'reason' (masculine), sensuality became coded as female weakness.
Use freely for any gender/context. When discussing philosophy/history, acknowledge that sensory experience and reason are equally valid across all humans.
Feminist reclamation: sensuality, embodiment, and emotion are not gendered weaknesses but essential human knowledge systems.
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