How to sign sex in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Making an "H" handshape with both hands, begin with your hands close to you and your fingertips slightly angled towards each other. Move your hands forward and bring your hands together, finishing with the side of your index fingers touching each other.

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Sequential Breakdown of sex

Beginning and End Frames

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First Frame of sex

End of Sign

Final Frame of sex

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for sex
Extend your index and middle fingers while keeping them together, folding the other fingers into your palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for sex
Extend your index and middle fingers while keeping them together, folding the other fingers into your palm.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Make an "X" handshape with your hand and begin with your hand against the side of your face close to eye level. Move your hand away from your face and bring it down to the side of your chin.

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Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of sex

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of sex

End of Sign

Final Frame of sex

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for sex
Extend your index finger and then curl it in. Fold the other fingers into your palm.

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