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Mating is the term for sexual activity, used mostly for animals. But is there anything wrong with mate?

My mate could mean my sexual partner, but I've heard that in less obvious contexts, such as someone was talking about his roommate (a man), himself being declared heterosexual. I was a bit embarrassed by this word, but I haven't asked.

So, does the word mate always imply at least a bit of sexual context?

Mating is the term used for sexual activity, mostly for animals. Is there anything wrong with mate?

My mate could mean my sexual partner, but I've heard that in less obvious contexts, such as someone was talking about his roommate (a man), himself being declared heterosexual. I was a bit embarrassed by this word, but I haven't asked.

So, does mate always imply at least a bit of sexual context?

Mating is the term for sexual activity, used mostly for animals. But what with the word mate?

My mate could mean my sexual partner, but I've heard that in less obvious context, such someone was talking about his roommate (a man), himself being declared heterosexual. I was a bit embarrassed by this word but I haven't ask.

So, does the word mate always implies at least a bit of sexual context?

Mating is the term for sexual activity, used mostly for animals. But is there anything wrong with mate?

My mate could mean my sexual partner, but I've heard that in less obvious contexts, such as someone was talking about his roommate (a man), himself being declared heterosexual. I was a bit embarrassed by this word, but I haven't asked.

So, does the word mate always imply at least a bit of sexual context?