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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Mehdi Taj, president of the Iran Football Federation, announced the decision Saturday in a statement released by the federation’s media relations office.—
Chantz Martin OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
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The club permitted various non-Jewish groups to use its meeting halls, which enhanced relations between the communities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2026
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Lovelace O’Neal was transfixed by the idea of how much water the massive creatures would displace when engaging in intercourse.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
15 May 2026
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Common symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection include irritation, swelling and a thick white discharge, along with a burning sensation – especially during urination or intercourse.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2026
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The onset of mating season this spring has escalated tensions, with the males’ loud early morning mating calls particularly aggravating residents.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Now is the time to visit for snake fans, as the reptiles are in the midst of their annual mating ritual, which begins with thousands of male garter snakes emerging from their underground winter dens.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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“Sex act.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sex%20act. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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