genital
adjective
gen·i·tal
ˈje-nə-tᵊl 
1
2
: of, relating to, or being a sexual organ
3
: of, relating to, or characterized by the stage of psychosexual development in psychoanalytic theory following the latency (see latency sense 3) period and during which oral and anal impulses are subordinated to adaptive interpersonal mechanisms
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The former Philadelphia Eagles center, 37, and brother Travis Kelce, 35, chatted about protective genital gear during the Wednesday, Jan. 8 episode of their podcast, New Heights, after a caller asked why players stopped wearing jock straps.
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Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Usually, someone with genital psoriasis will have other areas of their skin affected, as well.1
Genital psoriasis symptoms can come and go over time.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 29 Dec. 2024
Mucus linings in areas such as the throat, gastrointestinal tract, and genital tract provide some protection, but persistent viruses can often bypass these defenses to infect the host.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Instead, look for vibes made from nonporous materials like ABS plastic and medical-grade silicone—these won’t irritate or damage genital and anal tissues, Dr. Suwinyattichaiporn says.
—Kate Sloan, SELF, 17 Dec. 2024
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Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Usually, someone with genital psoriasis will have other areas of their skin affected, as well.1
Genital psoriasis symptoms can come and go over time.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 29 Dec. 2024
Mucus linings in areas such as the throat, gastrointestinal tract, and genital tract provide some protection, but persistent viruses can often bypass these defenses to infect the host.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Instead, look for vibes made from nonporous materials like ABS plastic and medical-grade silicone—these won’t irritate or damage genital and anal tissues, Dr. Suwinyattichaiporn says.
—Kate Sloan, SELF, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Genital.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genital. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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genital
adjective
gen·i·tal
ˈjen-ə-tᵊl
: of or relating to reproduction or the sexual organs
Medical Definition
genital
adjective
gen·i·tal
ˈjen-ə-tᵊl
1
2
: of, relating to, or being a sexual organ
3
a
: of, relating to, or characterized by the stage of psychosexual development in psychoanalytic theory following the latency period and during which oral and anal impulses are subordinated to adaptive interpersonal mechanisms
b
: of, relating to, or characterized by a personality in the genital stage of psychosexual development especially as typified by normal sexual desires and by concern for the happiness and pleasures of others compare anal sense 2, oral sense 3
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