Meanings
alternative sexplay
- uncountablehuman sciencesPlay of a sexual nature between children.
Some children are subjected to sex play by older children.
1955, Frances Lillian Ilg, Louise Bates Ames, Child behavior2 more examples
I'd like the kids to have the chance for that kind of sex play. But as a teacher, there is absolutely no way I can look the other way and let the kids play doctor in my classroom. Do I sound hypocritical?
2004, Liora Bressler, editor, Knowing Bodies, Moving Minds, page 116Descriptions of sex play among children are very scarce indeed...
2009, Anthony D. Pellegrini, The role of play in human developmentSynonyms: sexual play
- uncountableSexual intercourse and associated activities such as foreplay, often involving experimentation with new ideas.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounPlay of a sexual nature between children.
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