penetrative
adjective
pen·e·tra·tive
ˈpe-nə-ˌtrā-tiv 
2
: acute
penetrative observations
3
: impressive
a penetrative speaker
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Moreover, a Storm Shadow or similar missile travels at 600 miles per hour, lending it greater penetrative power.
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David Axe, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Until 1976, a married person couldn’t be charged with the penetrative rape of their spouse.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024
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For a cervical orgasm, leverage a penetrative vibrator to hit those spots that a human being might not be able to do.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 13 Feb. 2024
But perhaps more importantly, their penises are too big for penetrative mating.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2023
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David Axe, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Until 1976, a married person couldn’t be charged with the penetrative rape of their spouse.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024
Article continues after video. 04 Play with your vibrator
For a cervical orgasm, leverage a penetrative vibrator to hit those spots that a human being might not be able to do.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 13 Feb. 2024
But perhaps more importantly, their penises are too big for penetrative mating.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2023
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“Penetrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/penetrative. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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