Meaning 1neutral; informal · 82%
Sexual activity between people, especially sexual intercourse.
Natural examples
Das Paar spricht offen über Sex und persönliche Grenzen.
The couple talks openly about sex and personal boundaries.
Im Gesundheitskurs lernen Erwachsene auch etwas über sicheren Sex.
In the health course, adults also learn about safer sex.
Sie möchte mit ihrem Partner ehrlich über Sex reden.
She wants to talk honestly with her partner about sex.
Usage note
Sex is masculine and uncountable; Duden lists no plural. The word suits adult conversation more than formal technical writing.
Mini-lesson: Sex
Sexual activity between people, especially sexual intercourse. Sex is masculine and uncountable; Duden lists no plural. The word suits adult conversation more than formal technical writing.
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