nonsexual

Etymology

From non- + sexual.

adj

1. Asexual; lacking sexual reproductive capabilities; neuter.
   In coccidiosis we have a sexual cycle (sporogony) alternating with a nonsexual one (schizogony). 1923, Practical Bacteriology, Blood Work and Animal Parasitology, page Edward Rhodes Stitt
   These primitive, nonsexual plants constitute the subkingdom Protophyta. 1923, The Ohio Journal of Science - Volumes 23-25, page 148
   It is probably indigenous in both Europe and North America. Spore forms.--The fungus has a nonsexual form (Dothistroma pini Hulbary) as well as a sexual form (Scirrhia pint Funk and Parker). 1967, U.S. Forest Service Research Note PSW-N
2. Not involving sexuality or sexual arousal; platonic
   The CIs were considered experts in the investigated topic insofar as it was expected that they could provide relevant and appropriate information about the construction and the significance of intimate, nonsexual female-male relationships. 1995, Paul J. Strop, A Study of Male-female Intimate Nonsexual Friendships in the Workplace, page 115
   All too often chronically ill or disabled people are viewed as being nonsexual people by their family, friends, and even many medical professionals. 1997, Sexual Function in People with Disability and Chronic Illness, page 50
   Both men and women often feel guilty about their need for nonsexual touch, as if there were something wrong with them for not being instantly sexually available to their partner. 1999, Joyce Vissell, Barry Vissell, The Heart's Wisdom: A Practical Guide to Growing Through Love
   When we kiss someone, whether it is a sexual or nonsexual kiss, we often touch his or her face, head, or hair. 2003, Kathleen M. McGee, Laura J. Buddenberg, Unmasking Sexual Con Games: Helping Teens Avoid Emotional Grooming and Dating Violence, page 118
   Still further, the percentage of cases plea bargained did not significantly differ between sexual and nonsexual assault offenses in the model state site (Caringella-MacDonald 1985). 2009, Susan Caringella, Addressing Rape Reform in Law and Practice, page 37