sexual relations
"Sexual relations" encompass various forms of intimate physical activities aimed at sexual pleasure between individuals.
Definition
B2General
(informal, everyday)Physical activities involving sexual intimacy between people.
Example
- They had sexual relations for the first time last night.
C1Medical
(technical, clinical)Engagement in sexual activities, including intercourse, between consenting individuals.
Example
- The patient reported having sexual relations with multiple partners.
C1Legal
(formal, legal)Voluntary participation in sexual acts, including but not limited to intercourse, between consenting adults.
Example
- The court examined evidence of sexual relations between the accused and the victim.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sexual relations":
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