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noun (used with a plural verb)

any sexual activity between individuals.

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Origin of sexual relations

First recorded in 1945–50

“In America 100 percent of men have free sexual relations after marriage,” he said in another speech, which was aired on TV.
50 Shades of Iran: The Mullahs’ Kinky Fantasies about Sex in the West|IranWire, Shima Sharabi|January 1, 2015|DAILY BEAST
“In America 100 percent of men have free sexual relations after marriage,” Abbasi said in another speech, which was aired on TV.
The Iranian Islamic Fundamentalist’s Handbook on Sex in the West|IranWire|July 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Last year Russia passed a law forbidding “propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations,” allegedly to protect kids.
Ukraine’s Fighting Words|Igor Kossov|May 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When it comes to scandalous sexual relations women are more readily exposed and eagerly shamed than their male counterparts.
The Strange Science Behind Virgin Births|Candida Moss|January 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Last year a court ruled that Martijn be banned on charges that it glorified sexual relations between adults and children.
Dutch Court Says Pedophilia Advocacy Group Martijn Can Continue|Cíntia Taylor|April 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
It is furthermore claimed that the number of suicides are increased by unsound sexual relations.
Woman and Socialism|August Bebel
Free love is the doctrine of unrestrained choice, without binding ties, in sexual relations.
Sex|Henry Stanton
The old form of society founded on sexual relations is abolished in the clash with the recently developed social classes.
The Origin of the Family Private Property and the State|Frederick Engels
Under these conditions sexual relations among Negroes became loose.
The Journal of Negro History, Volume 4, 1919|Various
The attachment of husband to wife was not strong and ties of blood were often ignored in sexual relations.
The Journal of Negro History, Volume 4, 1919|Various