What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sex is good: climax with that woman, husband's away (6)" mean?

The definition is "Sex". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). G (synonym="good") + END (synonym="climax") + ER (synonym="that woman, husband’s away") = GENDER; definition: "Sex" The answer is GENDER.

Sex is good: climax with that woman, husband's away (6)

Guardian Cryptic #28504 | 20 Down | 2021-07-22 flower

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