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Sexual penetration (as opposed to outercourse) typically involves the insertion of the penis into a bodily orifice. Sexual behavior is a form of physical intimacy that may be directed to reproduction (one possible goal of sexual intercourse), spiritual transcendence, the expression of affection and/or to the enjoyment of any activity involving sexual gratification. ... Outercourse is sexual activity that does not involve penetration. ... The penis (plural penises or penes) or phallus (plural phalli) is the external male copulatory organ of some animals, and, in mammals, the external male organ of urination. ... In a typical mammalian body such as the human body, the body orifices are: the nostrils, for breathing and the associated sense of smell the mouth, for eating and vocalizations such as speech the ear canals, for the sense of hearing the anus, for defecation the urethra, for urination (and...


Sexual penetration can also be performed with a finger, tongue or object. Fingers of the human left hand The finger is any of the digits of the hand in humans and other species such as the great apes. ... Many animals have longer and more flexible tongues than humans. ...


Penetration with the penis is also known as intromission, or by the Latin name immissio penis.


See also

The missionary position is the most common position for sexual intercourse in humans The cowgirl sex position is a good position for kissing, caressing, and embracing of the paramour The Doggy position is thus named because canines as well as most other mammals use this position. ... Oral sex consists of all those sexual activities that involve the use of the mouth, tongue, etc. ... Roman men having anal sex. ...

External links

  • W. W. Schultz, P. van Andel, I. Sabelis, E. Mooyaart. Magnetic resonance imaging of male and female genitals during coitus and female sexual arousal. BMJ 1999;319:1596-1600 (18 December).

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Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Sexual intercourse (2368 words)
Sexual intercourse typically plays a powerful bonding role; in many societies it is normal for couples to have frequent intercourse while using birth control, sharing pleasure and strengthening their emotional bond through sex even though they are deliberately avoiding pregnancy.
Unlike some other sexual activities, vaginal intercourse has rarely been made taboo on religious grounds or by government authorities, as procreation is inherently essential to the continuation to the species or of any particular genetic line, which is considered to be a positive factor, and indeed, enables most societies to continue in the first place.
Sexual intercourse with a person against their will, or without their informed legal consent, is referred to as rape, and is considered a serious crime in many cultures around the world, including those found in Europe, northern and eastern Asia, and the Americas.
Family Watchdog FAQ (2275 words)
(3) engages in sexual penetration with a person 18 or 19 years of age who the offender knows is committed to the custody of the Department of Health and Social Services under AS 47.10 or AS 47.12 and the offender is the legal guardian of the person.
Sexual abuse of a minor in the fourth degree.
(2) being 18 years of age or older, the offender engages in sexual contact with a person who is 16 or 17 years of age and at least three years younger than the offender, and the offender occupies a position of authority in relation to the victim.
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