as in sex
sexual union involving penetration of the vagina by the penis
the infection can be communicated through the sex act
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The findings, from 1,592 U.S. citizens of different ages, sexes, races and incomes, were collected between Dec. 20 and Dec. 22.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
28 Dec. 2025 -
On his first day in office, Mr. Trump signed an executive order that declared the federal government would recognize only two immutable sexes: male and female.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Dec. 2025
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Chinese relations with the Islamic Republic accelerated in 2021 with the signing of their 25-year Cooperation Program, which escalated the level of economic and defense cooperation between the countries.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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For many riders, the views of the changing landscapes are the highlight, says Jason Abrams, senior pubic relations manager at Amtrak.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The bigger concern usually isn’t intercourse.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Some speculation has existed about whether the basic physiological processes necessary for intercourse, particularly for men, might be compromised by microgravity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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After mating, females lay groups of eggs in the soil near plants.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Maas gave what amounts to one of the clearest explanations she’s offered on the mating bond system.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Sex act.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sex%20act. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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