Abstract Book of the 8th International Conference on Advanced Research in Education
Year: 2025
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Beyond the Physical: Integrating Sapiosexuality into Modern Sex Education
Yujia Zhu
ABSTRACT:
Sapiosexuality, defined as sexual attraction to intelligence, challenges traditional paradigms of attraction that prioritize physical appearance. As contemporary sex education evolves to embrace inclusivity and diversity, recognizing sapiosexuality as a legitimate orientation provides new dimensions for understanding human sexual behavior. This paper explores the significance of intellectual attraction in shaping romantic and sexual relationships, drawing on psychological, sociological, and evolutionary perspectives. Additionally, it examines the limitations of conventional sex education in addressing diverse attraction models and argues for the integration of intellectual attraction into comprehensive sexuality education (CSE). The discussion extends to the intersectionality of sapiosexuality with gender identity, neurodivergence, and cultural influences, advocating for a more holistic and inclusive educational approach. By incorporating intellectual attraction into sex education curricula, this study contributes to the ongoing discourse on sexual diversity, promoting a framework that acknowledges the complexity of human relationships and attraction beyond physicality.
keywords: Sapiosexuality,Intellectual attraction,Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE), Sexual orientation, Attraction models, Emotional intelligence, Neurodivergence, Gender identity, Relationship compatibility, Inclusive sex education