amplexus reservatus
"Amplexus reservatus" is a Latin term used in different contexts to describe specific forms of intimate behavior, often involving restraint or delay.
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Definition
C2Human Sexuality
(technical)A type of sexual activity involving intimate contact without penetration or completion.
Example
- The couple practiced amplexus reservatus as a form of intimate connection without full intercourse.
C2Biology
(technical, academic)A behavior in some amphibians where the male clasps the female, delaying fertilization.
Example
- In certain frog species, amplexus reservatus can last for several days before the release of sperm occurs.