Sexual attraction is the feeling of being attracted to someone on the basis of sexual desire or the quality of arousing such interest. It is a factor in sexual selection or mate choice, and can be to the physical or other qualities or traits of a person, or to such qualities in the context where they appear. Sexual attraction can be influenced by individual genetic, psychological, or cultural factors, or to other, more amorphous qualities. Here are some types of attraction that are related to sexual attraction:

• Sexual attraction: attraction that makes people desire sexual contact or shows sexual interest in another person(s) .
• Romantic attraction: attraction that makes people desire romantic contact or interaction with another person or persons.
• Aesthetic attraction: occurs when someone appreciates the appearance or beauty of another person(s), disconnected from sexual or romantic attraction.
• Sensual attraction: the desire to interact with others in a tactile, non-sexual way, such as through hugging or cuddling.
• Emotional attraction: the desire to get to know someone, often as a result of their personality instead of their physicality. This type of attraction is present in most relationships from platonic friendships to romantic and sexual relationships.

Sexual attraction is determined by a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors. Some people don’t feel sexually attracted to others at all, and this is known as asexuality.