as in masculinity
the set of qualities considered appropriate for or characteristic of men
many cultures value virility as a sign of power
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Men were supposed to stick it in their underwear to restore virility.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2024
Ornate carving on the covers — a centaur on Friedrich’s and a siren for Anna’s — evoked ideas of virility, fertility and desire.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
That's where this complex comes in – it's made up of a blend of herbs that have been used for centuries to improve male virility and vitality.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2023
Image courtesy Roman Studies that support this unique blend of five active substances, which is exclusive to this product, show improvement in at least one aspect of male virility.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2023
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2024
Ornate carving on the covers — a centaur on Friedrich’s and a siren for Anna’s — evoked ideas of virility, fertility and desire.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
That's where this complex comes in – it's made up of a blend of herbs that have been used for centuries to improve male virility and vitality.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2023
Image courtesy Roman Studies that support this unique blend of five active substances, which is exclusive to this product, show improvement in at least one aspect of male virility.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2023
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“Virility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virility. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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