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penetrative

pen·e·tra·tive [ pénnə tràytiv ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. penetrating: piercing something or able to get through something

2. keen: mentally perceptive or insightful

3. involving insertion of penis: describes sexual activity that involves putting the penis into a vagina or anus

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