You might hear it used in a biology class ( Note: mate as a noun also means friend, and common collocations are roommate, flatmate, classmate, and workmate). Mate is a term that you can use, but it usually refers to animals other than humans. Engage in/have (sexual) intercourse is probably the term that your health or science teacher would use.ġ1. It sounds biblical/sciencey, so it’s not very common, but using it in conversation can be quite comical.ġ0. Fornicate is a funny, yet formal way to say sex. It doesn’t always refer to sex, but it usually does.ħ. Have relations is a less common way of saying sleep with. Children will usually say, “do it” instead of, “have sex.”Ħ. Do it this term isn’t commonly used by anyone older than about 12. Have an affair is another synonym for sex that usually implies that it is outside of your relationship (that is, you are in a relationship and you have sex with someone other than your partner).ĥ. I can’t believe Monica slept with Chandler in that episode of Friends!Ĥ. It doesn’t necessarily mean that two people have sex, but most people will assume that if you say you slept with someone there wasn’t actually much sleeping. Sleep with is a very appropriate term because it is so ambiguous.

Make love is also a common term, but is usually used when you are in a relationship (that is, to have sex with a girlfriend/boyfriend or wife/husband).ģ. Have sex is by far the most common and appropriate term to use.Ģ. If you need to talk about sex, these terms can be used with pretty much anyone.ġ.

So, by the time you finish this article, you’ll know exactly what sex term to use, and when!Īre you ready? Then… Let’s talk about SEXįREE Present: A Revolutionary Guide to Connecting Your English to Your Life FORMAL Ways to Say “Have Sex” This article will start with the most formal, literal terms for sex and move to the naughtier language that you need to be more careful with.Įach section will start with the most common terms, and end with those that you won’t hear very often. Learning about idioms, slang, and collocations for sex will really help your understanding of everyday English, as sex is a topic that often comes up in popular culture (music, TV), and more often than not, we use sexual innuendos rather than the more literal terms that you might already know. This is real life English, and sex is a topic that is quite popular to talk about among friends, whether in a funny, sarcastic way, or in serious conversation when talking about one’s relationship. We understand that sex is a delicate topic for many people, and this article is meant to be more of a resource rather than an English lesson.

WARNING: Although not the intention of this article, it may be OFFENSIVE to some readers. That’s right, today we’re going to talk about sex. Today we have a smoking hot English lesson for you.

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