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sexual intercourse

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


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It can cause extreme pain during periods, sexual intercourse and bowel movements, as well as pelvic pain, abdominal bloating, nausea and fatigue.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2025

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

Mr. Lehrmann, 27, was charged in August 2021 with one count of sexual intercourse without consent.

From New York Times ● Oct. 4, 2022

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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