gentle sex

8.1

Physical closeness between partners that is soft, careful, and focused on comfort and trust

noun

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: sexo suave

Discussing boundaries and preferences is important to ensure that both partners enjoy gentle sex.

Examples

Some couples prefer gentle sex as a way to foster trust and intimacy in their relationship.
For many couples, gentle sex fosters deeper intimacy.
After experiencing gentle sex, they felt more emotionally connected and relaxed.
They prefer gentle sex over more aggressive forms.
After experiencing gentle sex, they felt more emotionally connected and relaxed.
Discussing boundaries and preferences is important to ensure that both partners enjoy gentle sex.
Some couples prefer gentle sex as a way to foster trust and intimacy in their relationship.

Antonyms

violent

Offensive

∞ 2.5

Using strong force that causes harm

rough

114 3.9

Not polite, showing rude or harsh behavior

How Gentle

tender loving care

Informal

2 2.5

making love

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98 4.4

gentle sex

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8.1

to sex

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5 5.1

Surface Forms

gentle sex singular

gentle sexes plural

Morphology

gentle + sex

This is a straightforward adjective + noun composition where 'gentle' (kind, mild) modifies 'sex' (sexual activity), so the intended meaning of a soft, tender form of sexual activity is directly derivable from the parts. There is no idiomatic or metaphorical shift that would block comprehension, so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer the meaning (though cultural nuances about usage may vary).

Etymology

Gentle sex puts gentle, meaning 'soft and careful', next to sex, so you can picture slow, tender touch and attention to comfort. So, gentle sex means sexual activity that is 'soft, caring, and emotionally close'.