sexual intercourse

noun

Definition of sexual intercoursenext
as in sex
sexual union involving penetration of the vagina by the penis many people believe that it's best to wait to experience sexual intercourse until you're mature enough to handle it

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  1. sex
  2. intercourse
  3. relations
Noun
  • If anything, she’s gained a greater wisdom about the power games played by both the opposite and the same sexes.
    Tom Gliatto, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Using a combination of direct observations, photos, and videos the team documented California ground squirrels of all ages and sexes hunting, eating, and competing over vole prey between June 10 and July 30, 2024.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of sex
Noun
  • Womanizer Duo 2 $219 Lovehoney We-Vibe Sync 2 This toy can be worn during intercourse to provide the wearer with both internal and external stimulation.
    Suzannah Weiss, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Vaginal dryness and discomfort Painful intercourse Increased urinary or vaginal infections Loss of bladder tone leading to urinary incontinence Lower libido Bone loss.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of intercourse
Noun
  • American society and our relations with other societies are driven by the competition/conflict choice.
    Letters to the Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The concerns over trade relations stem from a history of tariffs, sanctions, and disputes that have strained the ties between the world's two largest economies.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of relations
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