The desire for sensual pleasure is usually the main motivation for humans, and sometimes the wish to have a baby or … See more

Vaginal intercourse between private individuals is part of their private sphere. Sexual intercourse between an adult and a young person is generally only permitted after the age of consent in the respective country ha… See more

A desire for pleasure is a natural motivation for sex in general. Human intimacy favours a pleasurable experience. For people who prefer non-committal sex, emotional closeness plays a lesser role. In studies consensua… See more

In all mammals including humans, penile penetration of the vagina is an instinctual behaviour serving the continuation of the species. In humans, learned behaviour also plays an important role (sexual scripts). From … See more

In a woman with an intact moist vaginal mucosa, friction by the penis is painless. In case of insufficient vaginal lubrication or excessive temporal extension of the coitus, the mucous membranes may become sore due to mec… See more

In 2021, a study of 3017 American women identified the ways women have discovered to make vaginal sex with a male partner more pleasurable and arousing for themselves.
• "Angling": … See more

Menstrual cramps, hygienic or cultural reasons may condition abstinence during menstruation. A necessity for painless intimate intercourse is vaginal lubrication. In women with vaginal aplasia, a neovagina can be sur… See more