The desire for sensual pleasure is usually the main motivation for humans, and sometimes the wish to have a baby or more children. The biological function of vaginal intercourse is human reproduction. During coitus without a 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 consensual vaginal intercourse has been associated … 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 … 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 See more

Vaginal intercourse between private individuals is part of their private sphere. Sexual intercourse between an adult and a young person is … 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 … 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 … See more