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
Mr. Lehrmann, 27, was charged in August 2021 with one count of sexual intercourse without consent.
From New York Times • Oct. 4, 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
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 Patrick, Mary Mills
