Sexual intercourse refers to the insertion and thrusting of the erect male penis into the female vagina for the purposes of reproduction (semen is released at the point of ejaculation from the male into the female) or sexual pleasure.
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Sexual intercourse refers to the insertion and thrusting of the erect male penis into the female vagina for the purposes of reproduction (semen is released at the point of ejaculation from the male into the female) or sexual pleasure.
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