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In this article, fingering is described as penetration of the vagina. It can include penetration, but it doesn't necessarily mean that. Stimulating the vulva with a finger is still fingering. Another article on this very subject defines it as such: Fingering (sexual act)CicadaOnABike (talk) 02:14, 4 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
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Remove the second “on” from the first sentence in the second paragraph for clarity. The sentence should read:
“There are different views on what constitutes sexual intercourse or other sexual activity, which can impact views of sexual health.” Dpwhitney (talk) 11:51, 27 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]
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