The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SEXUALITY
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What does SEXUALITY mean?
SEXUALITY noun- The quality of being sexual; that which is characterized or distinguished by sex.
- Sexual activity; concern with, or interest in, sexual activity.
- Sexual potency.
- Sexual orientation.
- Sexual identity, gender.