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sexual intercourse

[sek-shoo-uhl in-ter-kawrs] / ˈsɛk ʃu əl ˈɪn tərˌkɔrs /


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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

Dr. Lev-Sagie of Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem noted that the vaginal microbiome shifts substantially in response to menstruation, sexual intercourse, hormonal fluctuations and antibiotic use.

From New York Times ● Dec. 8, 2022

Vasyl knew his HIV could only be passed on through sexual intercourse or blood transfusion, but he was worried what would happen if his colleagues found out.

From BBC ● Nov. 30, 2019

In regard to the difference in origin, some animals originate without mixture of the sexes, while others originate through sexual intercourse.

From Sextus Empiricus and Greek Scepticism by Mary Mills Patrick


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