Coital

/ˈkoʊɪtəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or involving coitus (sexual intercourse); of or pertaining to sexual union.

Etymology

From coitus (from Latin coitus, past participle of coire, 'to come together') + -al (adjective suffix). Medical and scientific term for sexual activity.

Kelly Says

The word 'coital' is how doctors and researchers talk clinically about sex—it removes emotional language and allows them to discuss reproduction, contraception, and sexual health without embarrassment or offense.

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