Cause for some R ratings (3)

I believe the answer is:

sex

(Other definitions for sex that I've seen before include "Expert in the treatment of coital problems" , "VI (Lat.); m. or f." , "Gender" , "This symbol is epitome of glamour" , "Hanky-panky" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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