intercourse

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As he warned, the “logical consequences of … a decision which elevates commercial intercourse … to the same plane as has been previously reserved for the free marketplace of ideas, are far reaching indeed.”

From Slate • Nov. 2, 2023

The WHO defines infertility as a disease of the male or female reproductive system that is defined by the failure to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse.

From Reuters • Apr. 4, 2023

Defined as the inability of an individual to conceive within 12 months of engaging in regular unprotected intercourse, infertility impacts at least 186 million people in the world today.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2023

During Ramadan, Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and sexual intercourse from sunrise until sunset.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 21, 2023

No intercourse with Harriet possible but by note; no church for her on Sunday any more than on Christmas Day; and no need to find excuses for Mr. Elton’s absenting himself.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen