coitus reservatus

English

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin coitus reservātus.

Noun

coitus reservatus (uncountable)

  1. Sexual intercourse in which the penetrative partner does not attempt to ejaculate but rather remain at the plateau phase of intercourse for as long as possible.
    Synonym: amplexus reservatus
    Coordinate terms: amplexus reservatus, coitus interruptus, karezza, edging, gooning

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