Love and sex are NOT the same thing. Love is an emotion or a feeling. There is no one definition of love because the word "love" can mean many different things to many different people. Sex, on the other hand, is a biological event. Even though there are different kinds of sex, most sexual acts have certain things in common. Sex may or may not include penetration.

Differences Between Love and Sex

Love:

• Love is a feeling (emotional).
• There is no exact "right" definition of love for everybody.
• Love involves feelings of romance and/or attraction.

Sex:

• Sex is an event or act (physical).
• There are different kinds of sex but all kinds of sex have some things in common.
• Can happen between a male and a female, between two females, between two males, or by one's self (masturbation)

Ways to express love without sex

There are countless nonsexual ways to show someone you love them. You can show a person you care for them by spending time with them. Go to the movies. Or just hang out and talk. If you are with someone you really like, then anything can be fun.
There are also ways to feel physically close without having sex. These include everything from kissing and hugging to touching and petting each other. Just remember that if you're not careful these activities can lead to sex. Plan beforehand just how far you want to go, and stick to your limits. It can be difficult to say "No" and mean it when things get hot and heavy.

Give a hug...get a hug

So much can be said with a hug. It provides closeness and intimacy. Sharing a hug can be one of the most loving things two people can do.

Share your feelings...tell each other how much you care.

Being honest with your feelings can be a very loving gesture. Let the one you love know just how much you care.

Hold Hands

Like a hug, holding hands is a loving gesture that shows one another that you care. The touch of a hand can say so much.

Give one another a special gift.

Gift giving is not only for birthdays and holidays. Giving a gift "just because" can say so much about how you feel. And remember, price is not what's important. It's the giving that makes the gift a special expression of your feelings.

Make a special CD of love songs.

The language of love...said so well in a song. Find love songs that are special to the both you and your relationship. Put them on a CD and listen to them together. Nothing says love like music.

Take a walk together.

Take a walk...hold hands and enjoy the beauty of nature. Walks are quiet, peaceful and they provide the privacy you need to get to know one another better.

Choose "your song".

Every relationship needs a special song that is just for the two of you. Find that special song, share it, dance to it, and claim it as your own.

Write each other a love letter.

Sometimes, it's easier to express your feelings with the written word than the spoken word. Write that special someone a love letter. Be creative and don't hold back. Show your love with your words...he or she will cherish it for ever.

Leave a little note where the other will find it.

What a surprise when you open up your favorite book and find a hand written not that says "I love you". Three little words scribbled on a piece of paper...what a simple way to make his or her day.

love is not sex, sex is not love.

Love is a name, sex is a game. Leave the name and play the game. YOLO.......