Noun
The quality or state of being virile; developed manhood; manliness; specif., the power of procreation; as, exhaustion.
Source: Webster's dictionaryNo one is more arrogant toward women, more aggressive or scornful, than the man who is anxious about his virility. Simone de Beauvoir
A man wants his virility regarded, a woman wants her femininity appreciated, however indirect and subtle the indications of regard and appreciation. On Winter they will not exist. One is respected and judged only as a human being. It is an appalling experience. Ursula K. Le Guin
Misunderstanding women is a clear sign of scant virility. Italo Svevo
Virility of one kind or another is so important if you are to feel like a man. You have to be able to perform stunts. You have to be able to show off in front of your woman, do things she urges you not to do because they look dangerous. Geoff Dyer
Actually, even our virility depends on the gaze and the control of women. Without women, we cannot do anything. I think it's a good thing. Ousmane Sembène
In England and America a beard usually means that its owner would rather be considered venerable than virile on the continent of Europe it often means that its owner makes a special claim to virility. Rebecca West