sexual intercourse
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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
In August, the police charged Bruce Lehrmann, then 26, with one count of sexual intercourse without consent in the Higgins case.
From New York Times • Jun. 21, 2022
“Today, a woman who wants to be a mother doesn’t need to be married. She doesn’t even need to have sexual intercourse to become a mother,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2021
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
At the age of 30 I found a friend who, though quite heterosexual, has, without giving me any sexual intercourse, given me the love I have always needed.
From Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 2 Sexual Inversion by Ellis, Havelock
