postcopulatory
adjective
post·cop·u·la·to·ry
ˌpōst-ˈkä-pyə-lə-ˌtȯr-ē 
: occurring after copulation : following sexual intercourse
postcopulatory mating behaviors
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According to the postcopulatory selection hypothesis, masturbation aids successful fertilization that can be achieved in various ways.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 June 2023
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 June 2023
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“Postcopulatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postcopulatory. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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