make-up sex

Definitions

Sexual intercourse that occurs between romantic partners after a quarrel, argument, or period of emotional tension, often as a means of reconciliation or restoring intimacy.

uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“You're way too gorgeous ¶ I quit⟳, you win⟳, I forfeit ¶ I'm sick of having make-up sex ¶ We fight⟳ hard, we play⟳ rough, we break⟳ hearts ¶ And say⟳ stuff we actually mean⟳ as you cry⟳ off your makeup[…]”

“... up comedy routines—that women now have⟳ sex fast and then leave⟳. Yet sex can be fun, emotional, and interesting. It all depends on you. In fact, make-up sex can be very emotional and intense, with powerful orgasms”

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