intercourse

Example Sentences

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These two were having intercourse, in the old-fashioned sense of the word — the give-and-get idea swap described by the medieval Latin intercursus: “communication to and fro.”

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2025

Procedures that appear scary and unnatural to many can feel novel and exciting to science-obsessed computer nerds: IVF can seem “safer” than conceiving via intercourse because it’s monitored by scientists.

From Slate • May 7, 2024

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

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

From Seattle Times • Mar. 21, 2023

“Should our whole intercourse consist of an exchange of compliments? Ma foi!”

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin