perineum
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Less common were other threats; physical abuse, including refusing anesthesia for an episiotomy (a cut to the perineum to aid with delivery); or sharing private information without women’s consent. — BostonGlobe.com, "a new survey of 2,700 US women published in June," 14 Sep. 2019 Innovative firms such as EVB Sport are producing active wear specifically to support women’s perineum, pelvic floor and core muscles. — The Economist, "For women, running is still an act of defiance," 28 June 2019 The doctor asked for permission to cut my perineum. — Ellen Bass, The New Yorker, "Because," 17 June 2019 The infection that has been linked to these medications is called necrotizing fasciitis of the perineum, or Fournier’s gangrene, and the FDA is now requiring that a warning be added to the prescribing information of these pills about this risk. — Korin Miller, SELF, "The FDA Warns That Certain Type 2 Diabetes Meds Have Been Linked to a Rare Genital Infection," 30 Aug. 2018 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the painless disease causes progressive ulcerative lesions on the genitals or perineum, which are prone to heavy bleeding. — Alexandria Hein, Fox News, "'Flesh-eating' STD allegedly reported in England," 22 Aug. 2018 The results provide some reassurance that cycling doesn't harm the perineum any more than swimming and jogging do, said study author Dr. Benjamin Breyer, a urologic surgeon at the University of California, San Francisco. — Maureen Salamon, chicagotribune.com, "Cycling won't sabotage a man's sex life: Study," 19 Jan. 2018 Like so many others, my dreams of cycling glory were popped by a perineum. — Nate Dern, Outside Online, "Tricking Your Partner into Liking Outdoor Activities," 26 Mar. 2018 Another teacher demands a student come up to the front of the room and point out, on her body, where her perineum is. — Margaret Lyons, New York Times, "Review: ‘A.P. Bio’ Is Not Advanced in Timing or Taste," 31 Jan. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'perineum.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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