penetrative
adjective
pen·e·tra·tive
ˈpe-nə-ˌtrā-tiv 
2
: acute
penetrative observations
3
: impressive
a penetrative speaker
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For a cervical orgasm, leverage a penetrative vibrator to hit those spots that a human being might not be able to do.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 13 Feb. 2024
But perhaps more importantly, their penises are too big for penetrative mating.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2023
If deep penetration positions like doggy style, rider-on-top, and lifted missionary start to feel uncomfortable, stop doing them and opt for a shallow penetrative position instead.
—Jessica Migala, Women's Health, 28 Aug. 2023
Boundaries, during Reichardt’s shoots, must be penetrative, as her team depends on locals to mount production.
—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 22 June 2023
This might explain why chachalacas, guans and curassow — birds in the family Cracidae — possess penetrative penises.
—Christie Wilcox, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2013
The greater the pressure, the greater the shell’s peak velocity—and the greater its range and penetrative power.
—David Axe, Forbes, 4 May 2023
The veterinary staff used a penetrative captive bolt, killing him instantly.
—Christie Wilcox, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2014
The greater the pressure, the greater the shell’s peak velocity—and the greater its penetrative power.
—David Axe, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2023
Dominique Fluker, Essence, 13 Feb. 2024
But perhaps more importantly, their penises are too big for penetrative mating.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2023
If deep penetration positions like doggy style, rider-on-top, and lifted missionary start to feel uncomfortable, stop doing them and opt for a shallow penetrative position instead.
—Jessica Migala, Women's Health, 28 Aug. 2023
Boundaries, during Reichardt’s shoots, must be penetrative, as her team depends on locals to mount production.
—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 22 June 2023
This might explain why chachalacas, guans and curassow — birds in the family Cracidae — possess penetrative penises.
—Christie Wilcox, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2013
The greater the pressure, the greater the shell’s peak velocity—and the greater its range and penetrative power.
—David Axe, Forbes, 4 May 2023
The veterinary staff used a penetrative captive bolt, killing him instantly.
—Christie Wilcox, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2014
The greater the pressure, the greater the shell’s peak velocity—and the greater its penetrative power.
—David Axe, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2023
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“Penetrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/penetrative. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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