Sexual Affairs: English Vocabulary List

to have sex with someone

"They decided to go all the way."

"They had been dating for six months before they finally decided to go all the way and become intimate for the first time."

to have sex or be involved in a sexual relationship with someone

"They knew each other biblically."

"The ancient text describes how Adam knew Eve in the biblical way, which is often interpreted as the first union."

to engage in casual sexual encounters without commitment or serious relationships, particularly during one's youth

"He sowed his wild oats."

"Before settling down, the prince traveled the world to sow his wild oats and experience life without any responsibilities."

to cause intense excitement or arousal, especially of a sexual nature

"His dancing drives her wild."

"The way he looked at her across the room was enough to drive her wild with desire."

to engage in intimate physical contact beyond kissing by touching or fondling above the waist

"They got to second base on the first date."

"The teenagers were caught trying to get to second base in the back of a parked car last night."

used to refer to a person's sexual relationship with someone, particularly a relationship that is immoral or wrong

"She is in bed with him."

"The senator was accused of being in bed with the powerful oil companies to influence legislation."

to have a sexual relationship with someone, particularly someone over whom one has influence or control

"He got his way with her."

"The older manager used his position to get his way with the young intern."

to have sex with someone

"He went to the bar hoping to get lucky."

"After a few drinks, he hoped he would get lucky with someone at the party."

a period of time that has passed without being in any sexual relationship

"He is in a dry spell."

"After his breakup, he found himself in a long dry spell, avoiding any romantic encounters."

eager or ready for sexual activity

"She is hot to trot."

"The couple was clearly hot to trot, their intense gaze and whispered words revealing their desire."