Sex Term Glossary

As we were developing this quiz, we came across so many terms that were new to us. We started by explaining them in each question, but quickly realised that we all have different gaps in our knowledge, and instead of showing everyone descriptions for all the wonderful sex lingo we were using, we'd instead let those words be highlighted so you can hover over it for the description. As we amassed a bank of terms, we thought we'd make a page of them (and add even more) so anyone can quickly learn about a new word they heard.

We've also flagged terms we deemed to be offensive / outdated, but important to include nonetheless.

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A

  • Aftercare

    The emotional and physical check-in after sex or BDSM play, often involving cuddling, reassurance, or snacks to help both partners come down gently. Think: the dessert after the main course.

  • Age Play

    A kink where participants roleplay as different ages (e.g., one as a 'caregiver' and the other as 'younger'). It’s about fantasy, not actual minors.

  • Anal Beads

    A string of connected spheres designed for anal play, often pulled out slowly for extra sensation. Like a beaded necklace, but for very private events.

  • Anal Sex

    Penetration of the anus with a penis, toy, or finger. Can be pleasurable with the right prep and lube - the key is relaxation and communication.

  • Analingus (Rimming)

    Using the mouth and tongue to stimulate the anus. Equal parts daring and intimate.

  • Asexual (Ace)

    A sexual orientation where someone experiences little or no sexual attraction. Doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy intimacy or relationships though.

  • Autoerotic Asphyxiation

    Restricting oxygen to enhance sexual arousal. Dangerous and can be fatal - safety here isn’t optional, it’s essential!

  • Autosexual

    Being more sexually attracted to oneself than to others. Think: self-love, but on another level.

  • Agalmatophilia

    Arousal caused by statues, mannequins or other human-like objects.

  • Arbophilia (Dendrophilia)

    Arousal caused by trees, often because of their phallic shape or texture.

  • Arachnophilia

    Arousal caused by spiders. Often the sensation of them crawling on the body, and / or nibbling at the body.

B

  • BDSM

    An umbrella term for bondage, discipline/dominance, submission/sadism, and masochism. A big menu of consensual power play.

  • Bear

    In gay culture, a larger, often hairier man with a rugged look. The cuddly nickname is misleading as they can be just as sweet as they are burly.

  • Beard

    Slang for someone who dates a person of the opposite sex to hide their own sexual orientation. Considered dismissive today.

  • Bed Death (Dead Bedroom)

    When a long-term couple’s sex life slows down or stops entirely. Often more about communication than chemistry.

  • Ben Wa Balls

    Small weighted balls inserted vaginally to strengthen pelvic floor muscles or for sexual stimulation. Gym for your pelvic muscles, but more fun.

  • Bi-curious

    Someone exploring or open to attraction to more than one gender, but not yet identifying as bisexual.

  • Bisexual

    Being attracted to more than one gender. Attraction here is about who sparks your interest, not a fixed 50/50 split.

  • Blow Job (Blowjob, Blowy)

    Oral stimulation of the penis. The term is misleading for those of you who are innocent - there is no actual blowing required.

  • Bondage

    Restricting a partner's movement using ropes, cuffs, or other restraints, often as part of BDSM play. Can range from silky scarves to serious shibari.

  • Booty Call

    A casual arrangement for sex, usually late at night and without romantic expectations.

  • Bottom

    In sexual slang, someone who prefers a receptive role during sex, particularly in anal or oral play. In BDSM, refers to the more submissive partner.

  • Breath Play

    Erotic play involving controlled breathing restriction. Carries serious risks - education and trust are crucial.

  • Breeder

    Slang for heterosexual people, often used dismissively within queer communities.

  • Bukkake

    A group sex act where several people ejaculate on one person, usually a planned porn scenario. Messy, and very much a niche taste.

  • Butt Plug

    A toy designed for comfortable anal insertion, often with a flared base to prevent disappearing acts.

  • Bean (Clit, Clitoris)

    A highly sensitive organ above the vaginal opening with thousands of nerve endings - the true MVP of many orgasms.

  • Bathroom Control

    A dominant partner controls when, how and where the submissive can urinate (wee) or defecate (poo).

  • Body Inflation

    Inflating, or pretending to inflate, a part of the body for arousal / sexual gratification reasons.

  • Branding

    Marking someone's body, often with a symbol or word. It's often a hot piece of metal that is used to create the brand.

  • Brontophilia

    Arousal caused by thunderstorms.

C

  • CBT (Cock and Ball Torture)

    Kink involving pain or intense sensation to the penis and testicles. Ranges from light taps to heavy pressure - definitely not for beginners.

  • Chastity Play

    Sexual denial by locking genitals in a device to prevent touch or stimulation, often tied to power exchange dynamics.

  • Cheating

    Engaging in romantic or sexual activity outside an agreed-upon relationship boundary, often behind a partner's back. The drama isn’t about the act, but the broken trust.

  • Choking

    Applying pressure to the neck during sex. Dangerous without knowledge and consent - many safer alternatives exist.

  • Clam Jam

    Slang for when female–on-female sex is interrupted or blocked. The sapphic version of a cock block.

  • Climax (Come, Finish, Orgasm)

    The peak of sexual pleasure, often accompanied by orgasm. Sometimes the fireworks, sometimes just a gentle glow.

  • Clit Pump

    A device that uses suction to temporarily enlarge the clitoris, increasing sensitivity.

  • Clit (Clitoris, Bean)

    A highly sensitive organ above the vaginal opening with thousands of nerve endings - the true MVP of many orgasms.

  • Clitoral Hood

    The protective fold of skin covering the clitoris. Like a little hoodie for your pleasure center.

  • CNC (Consensual Non-Consent)

    Roleplay that mimics non-consensual scenarios but is agreed on in advance with clear boundaries.

  • Cock Ring

    A ring worn around the base of the penis (and sometimes testicles) to help maintain erections and delay orgasm. Electronic / vibrating versions exist too!

  • Cock Worship (Penis Worship, Dick Worship)

    Erotic play centered around praising, touching, or otherwise adoring the penis.

  • Collar

    In BDSM, a symbol of commitment between dominant and submissive partners (like a kinky wedding ring) worn around the neck.

  • Coming Out

    Sharing your sexual orientation or gender identity with others. A process, not a one-time event.

  • Condom (Johnny, Rubber, Prophylactic)

    A barrier method of contraception and STI protection, worn on the penis or inside the vagina/anus. Available in latex, polyurethane, and even lambskin (though the latter doesn’t block STIs).

  • Consent

    The enthusiastic, informed, and ongoing agreement to engage in sexual activity. The sexiest word in the dictionary!

  • Cuckold

    Someone who gets aroused by their partner having sex with others, often as part of an agreed kink dynamic.

  • Cum (Ejaculate, Semen)

    Slang for liquid excreted during an orgasm, or a slang term for the act of orgasm itself (to cum).

  • Chasmophilia

    Arousal caused by crevices, caverns, or valleys.

  • Claustrophilia

    Arousal or even orgasm due to being confined to small spaces.

  • Crurophilia

    Arousal caused by legs or specific parts of the leg such as the thigh, the ankle, the knee, etc.

  • Cupping

    Small cups or jars are applied upside down on the body, using suction to create bruising.

  • Clit Pump (Clitoral Pump)

    Similarly to a penis pump, a clit pump is a cup-like device that is applied over the labia and creates a vacuum to force more blood into the labia and clitoris, making it more sensitive.

D

  • Dacryphilia (Tear Play)

    A kink involving arousal from tears or crying, often paired with emotional vulnerability. Can be tender or intense depending on context.

  • Daddy (Dom Daddy, Sugar Daddy)

    In kink, a nurturing yet dominant partner. In dating slang, an older man (or anyone with 'provider' energy) in a relationship with a younger partner.

  • Deep Throat

    Taking a penis fully into the mouth and throat. Often a porn fantasy, but requires relaxation and practice to avoid discomfort, gagging, or vomiting.

  • Demisexual

    Someone who only experiences sexual attraction after forming a strong emotional bond. Think slow-burn romance with extra spice once trust is there.

  • Dirty Talk

    Using suggestive, commanding, or descriptive language to arouse a partner. No soap required!

  • Doggy Style (From Behind)

    A sexual position where one partner is behind the other, allowing deeper penetration. Popular for both vaginal and anal sex.

  • Dominant (Dom, Top)

    In BDSM, the person taking the controlling or leading role during a scene or relationship.

  • Double Penetration (DP)

    Penetration of two orifices at once, or two penetrations in the same orifice, usually involving toys, fingers, or multiple partners.

  • Dry Humping (Outercourse, Grinding)

    Sexual stimulation through rubbing against a partner while clothed or partially clothed. Friction without penetration.

  • Dacryphilia

    Arousal caused by tears or crying, of oneself or a partner.

  • Dracophilia

    Arousal caused by dragons.

  • DILF

    Slang for an attractive father, stands for Dad I'd Like to Fuck.

E

  • Edge Play (Risk-Heavy Play)

    Sexual activities that carry a higher level of risk, physically or psychologically (e.g., knife play, breath play). Requires trust, negotiation, and skill.

  • Edging (Orgasm Control, Delayed Climax)

    Bringing oneself or a partner close to orgasm, then stopping to extend arousal. Like edging your lawn, but way more fun.

  • Ejaculation (Cum, Climax, Shooting)

    The release of semen from the penis. Can also refer to female ejaculation when fluid is expelled from the urethra.

  • Erogenous Zones (Sensitive Areas)

    Parts of the body that respond strongly to sexual touch. From obvious spots like genitals to surprise zones like behind the knees.

  • Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM) (Consensual Non-Monogamy, Open Relationships)

    Any relationship style where partners openly agree to have sexual or romantic connections with others.

  • Exhibitionism (Public Play)

    Sexual arousal from being seen by others naked or engaging in sexual acts. Often consensual but can be illegal without an audience’s consent.

  • Elastophilia

    Arousal caused by stretchy materials such as spandex, latex, or silicone. Often enjoyment derives from sinking into the material or bounding on them.

  • Eproctophilia

    Arousal caused by farting, often the smell or the sound.

F

  • Face-Sitting (Queening, Kinging)

    One partner sits on the other’s face for oral sex. Gives 'taking a seat' a whole new meaning.

  • Facial

    Ejaculating onto someone’s face, often as a porn trope or negotiated act in sexual play.

  • Fetish

    A specific sexual focus on a particular object, body part, or scenario that is central and necessary to arousal. A kink, on the other hand, is not necessary for arousal.

  • Fingering (Fingerbang)

    Penetrating a partner with fingers, usually vaginally or anally.

  • Fisting

    Inserting the entire hand into the vagina or anus, not always in the shape of a fist (sometimes a more streamlined pointed fingers together is easier and more pleasurable). Requires careful prep, relaxation, and lots (and lots) of lube.

  • Fluffer

    In porn, a person whose role is to keep performers aroused between takes. Outside porn, can be used as a joke or insult.

  • Fluid Bonding

    Choosing to have sex without barrier protection as a sign of trust or intimacy, often in committed relationships.

  • Foreplay

    Sexual touching, kissing, or stimulation before intercourse or main activity as means of a 'warm-up'. Can be more satisfying than the main event for many people.

  • Frot (Frottage, Penis Rubbing)

    Rubbing two penises together for sexual pleasure. Also used more broadly to mean genital rubbing through clothes.

  • Furry (Fursuiting, Fur Fetish)

    Sexual or romantic play involving costumes or personas of anthropomorphic animals. 'Furry' is the noun, i.e. 'They are a Furry'.

  • Formicophilia

    Arousal caused by insects. Often the sensation of them crawling on the body, and / or nibbling at the body.

G

  • G-Spot (Grafenberg Spot)

    An area a couple of inches inside the vagina on the front wall, believed to be highly sensitive for some people. Controversial in anatomy circles, but popular in bedrooms, and capable of giving a powerful orgasm.

  • Genderfluid

    A gender identity that shifts over time between different expressions or identities.

  • Genderqueer

    An umbrella term for gender identities outside the binary of male and female.

  • Genital Worship

    Erotic focus on admiring, kissing, and pleasuring the genitals.

  • Glory Hole

    A hole in a wall or partition, often in adult venues, used for anonymous sexual contact where the genitals are presented through that hole for others to take advantage of.

  • Golden Shower (Urolagnia, Watersports)

    Sexual play involving urination on a partner.

  • Grope (Touch, Feel Up)

    Sexual touching, which can be consensual or non-consensual. Without consent, this is sexual assault.

  • Group Sex (Threesome, Orgy)

    Sexual activity involving more than two participants.

  • Gang Bang (Group Penetration)

    Sexual activity where one person is penetrated by multiple partners, one after another or simultaneously.

  • Gum Job

    Slang for oral sex given by someone without teeth, often used mockingly.

H

  • Hand Job (Jerk Off, Wank)

    Using the hand to stimulate the penis. Though recently people use the terms jerking off and wanking to include masturbation for vagina-owners too.

  • Hard Limit

    In BDSM, an absolute boundary a person will not cross. Non-negotiable and respected at all times.

  • Harness

    Straps or gear used for wearing sex toys, such as a strap-on dildo, or for restraint in BDSM.

  • Hentai

    Japanese erotic art or animation, often stylised and fantastical.

  • Hickie (Love Bite, Kiss Mark)

    A bruise-like mark caused by sucking or biting the skin during sexual play.

  • Hitachi Magic Wand (Wand Vibrator)

    A large, powerful vibrator originally marketed as a muscle massager - now a cult classic in the bedroom.

  • Hotwife

    A married woman who has sexual partners outside her marriage with her husband’s consent, often part of a cuckold dynamic.

  • Houseboy / Housegirl (Domestic Submissive, Service Submissive)

    In BDSM, a submissive who does domestic tasks; outside kink, historically linked to colonial servitude and exploitation.

  • Haematomania (Hematolagnia)

    Arousal caused by blood and / or bleeding.

  • Hall Pass

    Giving your partner a hall pass means to allow them to sleep with somebody else without it being considered cheating. Sometimes, people will ask for the hall pass to be for a pre-determined person.

I

  • Impact Play

    BDSM activity involving striking the body for sensation and/or eroticism, such as spanking, caning, and whipping.

  • Infantilism (Adult Baby Play)

    Roleplay where an adult takes on the persona of a baby or young child (non-sexual for some, erotic for others). Not related to real minors.

  • Insertion

    The act of placing a toy, finger, or other object into a body orifice.

  • Intercrural Sex (Thigh Sex)

    Placing the penis between a partner’s thighs and thrusting (or being thrusted against) for stimulation.

  • Intersex

    Someone born with physical sex characteristics that don’t fit typical definitions of male or female bodies.

  • Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

    Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse within a romantic or sexual relationship.

J

  • Jack Off (Masturbate, Self-Pleasure)

    Slang for stimulating oneself to orgasm.

  • Japanese Bondage (Shibari, Kinbaku)

    An intricate style of rope bondage, often artistic as well as erotic.

  • Jill Off (Masturbate, Self-Pleasure)

    Slang for female masturbation.

  • Jock Strap

    An athletic undergarment that supports the genitals; often fetishised in queer and kink communities.

  • Jock

    Slang for a sexually active man, especially in gay culture, sometimes implying masculine dominance.

  • Joi (Jerk Off Instruction)

    A kink involving verbal or video guidance on how to masturbate.

K

  • Kama Sutra

    An ancient Indian text with guidance on love, relationships, and a wide variety of sexual positions.

  • Kegel (Pelvic Floor Exercises)

    Repeatedly contracting and relaxing pelvic muscles to increase sexual sensation and control.

  • Keyholder

    In chastity play, the person who holds the key to the device, controlling access to their partner’s genitals.

  • Kink

    Any sexual interest, activity, or fantasy outside mainstream expectations that enhances sexual pleasure. Unlike a fetish, where the stimulus is necessary for arousal.

  • Kitten Play

    A roleplay fetish where one partner acts like a cat, often involving accessories and pet dynamics.

  • Knob (Penis, Cock, Dick, Wang, Schlong)

    The male sexual genital body part.

  • Katoptronophilia

    Arousal caused by mirrors, sometimes seeing oneself in the mirror, or watching each other in the mirror.

  • Keraunophilia

    Arousal caused by thunder and lightning.

  • Kigurumi

    Arousal caused by wearing anime masks, often men wearing masks depicting anime women.

L

  • Labia (Lips, Flaps)

    The folds of skin around the vulva; can be inner (labia minora) or outer (labia majora).

  • Latex Fetish

    A kink involving sexual arousal from wearing or touching latex clothing.

  • Leash Play (Leashing)

    Using a leash during sexual play, often as part of dominance/submission dynamics.

  • Lesbian (Lesbo, Gay, Queer, Homosexual, Lesbigay)

    A woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women.

  • Libido (Sex Drive)

    A person’s overall sexual desire or 'how much they want sex'.

  • Lingerie

    Sexy or decorative undergarments worn for visual and tactile appeal.

  • Love Doll (Sex Doll, Companion Doll)

    A life-sized doll designed for sexual use, sometimes highly realistic.

  • Lube (Lubricant)

    A substance used to reduce friction during sexual activity, making things smoother and safer.

  • Lithophilia

    Arousal caused by stones, rocks, pebbles, gravel, shingles, etc.

M

  • Melissophilia

    Arousal caused by bees and / or wasps. Often the sensation of them crawling on the body, and / or nibbling at the body.

  • Maschalagnia

    Arousal caused by armpits, often including the smell. This can manifest as kissing, touching, licking, or inserting a penis into the armpit.

  • Mechanophilia

    Arousal caused by machine, often wanting to have sex near, on, or in machines such as cars.

  • Mysophilia

    Arousal caused by dirtiness, often as a result of sex. For example, bodily juices on bedsheets or dirty underwear.

  • Macro/Microphilia (Size Kink, Giant/Minisexual)

    Arousal from extreme size differences (imagined or roleplayed). Usually fantasy-forward and power-dynamics adjacent.

  • Makeout (Necking, Heavy Kissing)

    Passionate kissing that can be a destination or a warm-up. Zero travel time, high payoff.

  • Mammary Intercourse (Titjob, Boobjob, Breast Sex)

    Rubbing the penis between the breasts for stimulation. Visual thrill meets soft, warm, loving embrace.

  • Masochism (Pain Reception, Pain Play)

    Deriving erotic pleasure from receiving pain or intense sensation, consensually and negotiated.

  • Masturbator Sleeve (Stroker, Fleshlight, Tenga)

    A textured sleeve used on the penis for solo play. Pocket-sized spa day.

  • Medical Play (Clinicals, Medfet)

    Kink scenarios inspired by medical exams or procedures (roleplay, props, consensual dynamics). Strict consent and hygiene are the real uniforms.

  • Menage à Trois (Threesome, Triad Night)

    Sexual activity among three people. Scheduling may be the hardest position.

  • Menstrual Sex (Period Sex, Red Sex)

    Sex during menstruation. Messy for some, bliss for others - towels are the MVP.

  • Metamour (Partner’s Partner)

    In polyamory, your partner’s other partner. Not your rival; often your tea buddy.

  • MILF

    Slang for an attractive mother, stands for Mom I'd Like to Fuck.

  • Missionary Position (Face-to-Face, Classic)

    Partner on back with another on top facing them. Enduring for a reason: eye contact and easy access.

  • Mixed-Orientation Relationship (MOR, MO Marriage)

    Partners with different sexual orientations navigating a shared relationship structure. Communication is the compass here.

  • Monogamy (Exclusive Relationship)

    Sexual and romantic exclusivity with one partner. Simple to define, complex to practice well.

  • Monogamish (Mostly Monogamous)

    Primarily monogamous couple with agreed exceptions. Training wheels for some, destination for others.

  • Morning-After Pill (Emergency Contraception, EC)

    Time-sensitive contraception taken after sex to reduce pregnancy risk. Not an abortion pill; not for regular use.

  • Mouth Play (Oral, or as we call it; Mouth Stuff)

    All things lips, tongue, and teeth mixing with the genitals.

  • MTF (Trans Woman)

    Older terminology for a trans woman, acronym for Male-to-Female.

  • Munch (Kink Social, Community Meetup)

    Casual, non-sexual meetups for kinksters, usually at cafes/restaurants. Name-tag energy, not dungeon energy.

  • Mummification (Full-Body Wrap)

    Advanced bondage involving wrapping the body (e.g., plastic, tape) to restrict movement. High trust, high safety protocols.

  • Mutual Masturbation (Side-by-Side, Parallel Play)

    Partners pleasuring themselves together. Exhibition, education, and orgasms - efficient.

N

  • Nasophilia

    Arousal caused by noses.

  • Nasolingus

    Arousal caused by sucking / licking someone's nose.

  • Nail

    To nail someone is to have sex with someone.

  • Naturism (Nudism, Social Nudity)

    Non-sexual nudity as lifestyle or recreation. Sun on skin, not necessarily sin.

  • Negotiation (Kink Talk, Scene Planning)

    Pre-play conversation about boundaries, risks, and desires. The contract before the plot twist.

  • Needle Play

    Using sterile needles for sensation and visual impact in advanced kink. Edge play: training and safety are non-negotiable.

  • Necrophilia

    Sexual attraction to corpses; abusive and criminal. Included only for completeness but flatly condemned.

  • New Relationship Energy (NRE, Honeymoon Phase)

    The fizzy excitement at the start of a romance. Gorgeous - just don’t let it run your calendar.

  • Nipple (Nip, Areola Complex)

    Sensitive center on the chest that can respond to touch, suction, temperature, or vibration. Equal-opportunity pleasure button.

  • Nipple Clamps (Clips, Nip Clamps)

    Devices that pinch nipples for stimulation, from gentle to intense. Add chains if you like drama.

  • Nipplegasm (Nipple Orgasm)

    Orgasm achieved through nipple stimulation alone. Bodies: endlessly surprising.

  • Nonbinary (Enby, NB)

    Gender identity outside the male/female binary. Not a phase; a valid, stable identity.

  • Non-Monogamy (ENM, Open Relationships)

    Any consensual structure beyond exclusivity. Umbrella includes swinging, polyamory, and more.

  • NoFap (Abstinence from Masturbation)

    A movement promoting reduced/zero masturbation and porn. Some find clarity; others find pressure - your body, your call.

  • NRE Management (Grounding, Calibration)

    The art of balancing new-love sparkle with existing commitments. Polyamory’s favorite soft skill.

  • Nude (In the Buff, Naked)

    Without clothing. Sexual only if the context makes it so.

  • Nuru Massage (Body-to-Body Massage)

    Slippery, full-contact massage using a gel or thick lube. Think human otters, but sexy.

O

  • Objectophilia

    Arousal caused by inanimate objects, such as shoes.

  • Oculophilia

    Arousal caused by eyes / seeing eyes.

  • Oculolinctus

    Arousal caused by licking eyeballs.

  • Odaxelagnia

    Arousal caused by biting somebody, or being bitten. Sometimes involving blood.

  • Olfactophilia

    Arousal caused by smells, often pungent ones or body odor.

  • Onanism

    Old term for masturbation.

  • Objectification (Object Play, Dollification)

    Erotic focus on someone’s body/role as an object, negotiated and consented. Fantasy, not disrespect, when done right.

  • O-Face (Orgasm Face, Climax Expression)

    The involuntary facial expression during orgasm. Your selfie camera doesn’t need this one.

  • Oedipus/Electra Complex

    Old theories about attraction to a parent. Contemporary attachment/psych frameworks; not used to label desire.

  • Oil Massage (Sensual Massage, Body Oil Play)

    Slippery touch for relaxation and arousal. Towels are the friendship bracelets of oil play.

  • Omnisexual (Pan-Adjacent, Gender-Inclusive Attraction)

    Attraction to people of all genders, sometimes acknowledging gender nuances in attraction.

  • One-Night Stand (ONS, Hookup)

    Sexual encounter without expectation of ongoing romance. Clear boundaries = fewer morning plot twists.

  • Orgasm Denial (Tease and Denial, Chastity Tease)

    Delaying or preventing orgasm to intensify arousal. Delicious frustration by design.

  • Orgasmic Meditation (OM)

    A partnered sensual practice focused on mindful genital touch, sans goal orientation. Intimacy lab, not a race.

  • Orgy (Group Sex, Party Play)

    Sexual play among multiple people, typically with consent frameworks and safer sex agreements.

  • Outercourse (Dry Humping, Grinding)

    Sexual stimulation without penetration, often through clothing. Low risk, high sparks.

  • Overstimulation (Overedge, Sensory Flood)

    Continuing stimulation past peak sensitivity to intensify or flip sensations. Great for some, overwhelming for others.

  • O-Ring Gag (Ring Gag)

    A BDSM gag that holds the mouth open. Disclosure: drool is part of the vibe.

  • Otter (Lean Bear, Hairy Slim Guy)

    In gay slang, a leaner, often hairy man. The woodland cousin in the bear family.

  • Omorashi (Wet Play, Pee Wetting)

    A kink centered on bladder desperation and wetting. Very niche; consent and hygiene are key.

P

  • Podophilia

    Arousal caused by feet. This often involves the feet looking a particular way, doing a particular thing, or being in a certain place.

  • Pteronphilia

    Arousal caused by being tickled, often by feathers.

  • Pecattiphilia

    Arousal caused by breaking religious / biblical rules / sinning.

  • Phobophilia

    Arousal caused by being afraid or scared.

  • Polyamory

    Having multiple love interests at the same time - beyond just sex, polyamory includes romance.

  • Penis Pump

    A suction device that goes over the penis and creates a vacuum, forcing more blood into the penis, making it slightly bigger and harder.

  • P-Spot (Prostate, Male G-Spot)

    A walnut-sized gland inside the body that can produce intense orgasms when stimulated. Hidden treasure behind the perineum.

  • Pain Play (Impact, Sensation Play)

    Consensual use of pain as erotic stimulus. Scales from stingy to thuddy - communicate and calibrate.

  • Pansexual (Gender-Blind Attraction, Omni)

    Attraction to people regardless of gender. Hearts first, gender details later.

  • Panty Fetish (Underwear Fetish, Lingerie Kink)

    Arousal from wearing, seeing, or using panties as part of play. Silky psychology.

  • PE (Premature Ejaculation, Early Finish, Rapid Climax)

    Ejaculating sooner than desired. Common and manageable; pressure rarely helps, patience often does.

  • Pearl Necklace (Neck Ejaculation)

    Ejaculating onto the chest/neck area. Classic porn phrase; real-life mileage varies.

  • Pegging (Strap-On Anal, Strap Play)

    Penetrative anal sex where a partner uses a strap-on dildo on a person with a penis. Role remix with smiles.

  • Penetration (PIV, Anal, Digital)

    Inserting a body part or object into an orifice including penis in vagina (PIV), anal, and any other insertion really. Consent, lube, and pace make it friendly.

  • Penis (Cock, Dick, Member, Tallywhacker)

    External genital organ involved in urination and sexual function. Range of shapes and sizes; all are normal.

  • Perineum (Taint, Gooch, Grundle)

    The sensitive strip between genitals and anus. Press here for bonus points.

  • Pet Play (Puppy Play, Kitten Play)

    Roleplay where someone adopts an animal persona and dynamics. Collars, leashes, lots of cooing.

  • Pillow Princess (Receiver-Only, Service Bottom)

    Slang for someone who prefers receiving pleasure more than giving. Can be playful; talk about reciprocity.

  • Polycule (Poly Network, Relationship Web)

    The interconnected map of partners and metamours. Think subway map, but with more kissing.

  • Polysexual (Multi-Attracted)

    Attraction to multiple, but not all, genders. A sibling to bi and pan, with its own vibe.

  • Porn (Pornography, Adult Content)

    Sexual media for arousal. Great servant, questionable teacher - porn literacy matters.

  • POV (Point-of-View, First-Person)

    Porn or content shot from the performer’s perspective.

  • Power Exchange (D/s, Authority Transfer)

    Agreed shift of control between partners (temporary or lifestyle). The secret sauce of many BDSM dynamics.

  • Praise Kink (Validation Kink, Affirmation Play)

    Arousal from compliments, approval, or being told you’re doing well.

  • Precum (Pre-Ejaculate, Pre-Seed)

    Clear fluid that can appear from the penis during arousal. Can carry sperm/STIs - barriers still count.

  • PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)

    Medication taken to prevent HIV. Highly effective when taken as prescribed.

  • PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis)

    Emergency HIV prevention meds taken soon after possible exposure. Time window is tight; act fast.

  • Prince Albert

    Genital piercing entering the urethra and exiting the underside of the glans. Jewellery that can change sensation (and underwear choices).

  • Primal Play (Animalistic Play, Roughhousing)

    Kink focused on instinct, chasing, pinning, and growls - with consent as the invisible referee.

  • Professional Dominant (Pro-Domme/Pro-Dom, Pro Top)

    A paid practitioner offering BDSM services and scenes. Skills, boundaries, and businesslike consent.

  • Prostate Massage (Milking, P-Spot Massage)

    Manual/toy stimulation of the prostate for pleasure or release. Lube and patience unlock the level.

  • Public Play (Exhibition, Semi-Public Play)

    Sexual activity in places others might see. Legal and consent risks are real - private venues are safer.

  • Pull-Out Method (Withdrawal)

    Removing the penis before ejaculation to reduce pregnancy risk. Better than nothing but definitely not as good as barriers or birth control.

  • Poppers (Amyl Nitrite, Rush)

    Inhalants used by some for brief euphoria and muscle relaxation. Health/legal risks apply and never mix with erectile disfunction meds.

  • Pussy (Vulva, Cooch, Kitty, Vagina, Fanny, Cunt)

    Common slang for external genitals. Loved by some, too crude for others, so use a vibe that fits.

  • Pussy Worship (Vulva Worship, Yoni Worship)

    Erotic focus on praising and pleasuring the vulva.

  • Post-Nut Clarity

    The sudden shift in priorities or perspective right after orgasm, often in the form of a realisation that you don't actually like the person you just had sex with.

  • Protocol (Kink Protocol, Etiquette Rules)

    Agreed rituals/behavior rules in power-exchange relationships.

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  • Queef (Vaginal Fart, Pussy Fart)

    The sound of air escaping the vagina during or after sex. Funny, normal, and usually harmless.

  • Queer (Umbrella LGBTQ+ Identity)

    A reclaimed term for people outside heterosexual and cisgender norms. Empowering for many, but historically used as a slur.

  • Quickie (Fast Sex, In-and-Out)

    A short, spontaneous sexual encounter. Often more about thrill than duration.

  • Quodphilia (Imprisonment Fetish)

    A niche kink involving arousal from imprisonment scenarios. Typically fantasy roleplay rather than literal jail time.

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  • Raver Sex (EDM Sex, Glow Play)

    Sexual encounters linked with rave culture, often incorporating lights, music, and sometimes drugs.

  • Rimming (Analingus, Rim Job)

    Oral stimulation of the anus. Intimate, daring, and hygiene-conscious.

  • Roleplay (Erotic Acting, Fantasy Play)

    Taking on characters or scenarios during sex, from nurses to aliens.

  • Rope Bondage (Shibari, Kinbaku, Rope Play)

    Restricting movement with rope for aesthetics, sensation, or restraint. Knots can be art, but safety shears are key.

  • Rough Sex (Hard Play, Aggressive Play)

    More vigorous, intense sexual activity (may include spanking, hair-pulling, dirty talk). Always pre-negotiated and consensual.

  • Rubber Fetish (Latex Fetish)

    A kink for wearing or feeling rubber/latex clothing. Shiny, squeaky, and sweatier than it looks.

  • Ruined Orgasm (Edge Break, Forced Release)

    Orgasm cut short or sabotaged deliberately, often in tease-and-denial play.

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  • Safe Word

    A pre-agreed word/phrase used to pause or stop a scene in BDSM.

  • Sadism (Pain Giving, Pain Play)

    Deriving pleasure from giving pain to a consenting partner.

  • Sapiosexual (Intellect Attraction)

    Attraction primarily to intelligence.

  • Scat Play (Coprophilia, Poop Play)

    A kink involving feces. Very niche; carries serious health risks. Not for most.

  • Scissoring (Tribadism, Tribbing)

    Two vulvas rubbing together during sex. Popularized in media; real-life technique varies. Though, as a position, can be performed by partners of all genitalia.

  • Semen (Cum, Ejaculate, Seed)

    Fluid containing sperm released from the penis during ejaculation.

  • Sensate Focus (Mindful Touching, Therapy Exercise)

    A sex therapy exercise where partners focus on giving and receiving non-demanding touch.

  • Sensory Deprivation (Blindfold Play, Hood Play)

    Removing senses (sight, sound, etc.) to heighten others. Darkness makes touch louder ;)

  • Service Submissive (Service Sub, Domestic Sub)

    A submissive who enjoys acts of service (cleaning, cooking, organizing) as part of kink.

  • Sex Drive (Libido, Sexual Desire)

    A person’s level of interest in sexual activity. Often fluctuates with health, mood, life stage, and medication.

  • Sex Positivity (Sex-Positive Attitude)

    Belief that all types of sexual expression are healthy and valid.

  • Sex Toys

    Devices designed for sexual pleasure or exploration, such as dildos, vibrators, and plugs.

  • Sexual Fluidity (Shifting Orientation)

    The idea that sexual orientation can change over time. Some find it liberating, others confusing, and both are valid.

  • Shame Play (Humiliation Play, Erotic Embarrassment)

    A kink where embarrassment or degradation is arousing. Consent and aftercare essential!

  • Shrimping (Toe Sucking, Foot Play)

    Oral stimulation of the toes. From tender to ticklish, depending on the toes involved.

  • Sissification (Forced Feminization, Gender Play)

    A kink where a submissive is dressed/treated in a feminized way.

  • Slut

    Used as a derogatory term for sexually active women; now reclaimed in 'slut-shaming' discourse and movements like SlutWalk.

  • Snowballing (Cum Sharing)

    Passing semen from one mouth to another after oral sex. Definitely a niche taste (pun intended).

  • Soft Limit

    Activities someone might be hesitant about or willing to try under specific circumstances. Negotiable, unlike hard limits.

  • Soft Swap

    A swinger term which means engaging in sexual activities which aren't penetration with others.

  • Somnophilia (Sleep Play, Sleeping Beauty Kink)

    Arousal from watching or touching someone asleep. Non-consensual if not negotiated; safest as fantasy roleplay only.

  • Spanking (Impact Play, Smacking)

    Striking the buttocks with a hand or implement for erotic sensation.

  • Spit Roast

    Slang for penetration at both ends (oral and anal/vaginal) simultaneously.

  • Squirting (Female Ejaculation, Gushing)

    Expulsion of fluid from the urethra during orgasm or arousal. Not urine, though debates continue scientifically.

  • Stealthing

    Removing a condom without consent during sex. Illegal and a violation of consent!!!

  • Swinging

    Couples engaging sexually with others, typically in organized settings.

  • Switch

    A person who enjoys both dominant and submissive roles in kink or varying sexual positions.

  • Sybian (Ride-On Vibrator, Sex Machine)

    powerful motorized sex machine designed for straddling.

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  • Trichophilia

    Aroused by pulling hair or having one's hair pulled.

  • Tripsolagnophilia

    Arousal caused by massages - giving and / or receiving.

  • Tantric Sex (Sacred Sex, Spiritual Sex)

    A practice focused on prolonged intimacy, mindfulness, and energy exchange. More about connection than climax.

  • Teabagging

    Placing the testicles in someone’s mouth, often humorously compared to dipping a teabag.

  • Tease and Denial (Edging, Erotic Frustration)

    Arousing a partner without letting them climax, sometimes extended for hours.

  • Temperature Play

    Using heat or cold (ice, candles, metal toys) to heighten sensation. Always check comfort levels first though.

  • Titty Fuck (Boob Job)

    Penis stimulation between breasts, where the penis is thrust between them, or the boobs are bounded around it.

  • Topping (Taking the Lead, Domming)

    The active, directive role in a sexual or kink encounter. Not always the same as being dominant.

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  • Urtication

    Arousal caused by being stung by the nettle plant, or stinging a partner with the nettle plant.

  • Urolagnia (Watersports, Pee Play)

    Sexual arousal from urine. A golden shower is when someone gets arousal from being pee'd on, or peeing on someone.

  • Urethral Play (Sounding)

    Inserting objects into the urethra for stimulation. High-risk and requires sterile tools... definitely not a beginner’s game.

  • Uniform Fetish (Costume Kink, Authority Roleplay)

    Sexual attraction to people in uniforms (nurses, police, military, etc.).

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  • Voyeurism

    Watching others get it on, and being aroused by it.

  • Viagra

    A blood-thinning drug that is often prescribed to patients struggling to maintain or achieve a full penile erection.

  • Vanilla Sex

    Sexual activity without kink, fetish, or BDSM elements. Not boring - just straightforward.

  • Vasectomy (Male Sterilization)

    A surgical procedure cutting the vas deferens to prevent sperm release. Doesn’t affect erections or libido ;)

  • Venus Butterfly

    A popularized sex move involving simultaneous vaginal and clitoral stimulation.

  • Virgin

    Traditionally, someone who hasn’t had penetrative sex.

  • Virginity Test

    Discredited and abusive practice of checking hymens to determine virginity. Condemned by WHO and human rights bodies.

  • Voyeurism (Peeping)

    Arousal from watching others engage in sexual acts. Illegal without consent.

  • Vulva

    The external female sex organs, including labia, clitoris, and vaginal opening. Not the same as 'vagina', even though some use the term to describe the female reproductive organ as a whole.

  • Vulvodynia (Chronic Vulva Pain)

    Ongoing vulvar pain without clear cause. Medical condition, not a sexual identity, but relevant for sex discourse.

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  • Wax Play (Candle Play)

    Pouring hot wax on skin for sensation play. Choose body-safe candles with low melting points.

  • Whipping (Impact Play, Flagellation)

    Using whips, crops, or floggers to create sting or thud sensations.

  • Womb Play (Cervical Play, Deep Penetration)

    Fetish involving the cervix or uterus. Often fantasy-based; extreme in practice and requires caution.

  • Wife Swapping (Partner Swapping, Swinging)

    Couples exchanging partners for sexual activity. Outdated in name; today usually called swinging.

  • Wet Dream (Nocturnal Emission)

    Involuntary orgasm during sleep, often with erotic dreams. Common in adolescence and beyond.

  • Whore

    Historically derogatory term for women perceived as promiscuous, though technically referring to prostitutes.

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  • Xanaphilia (Stranger Fetish)

    Arousal from the unknown or from strangers. Part fantasy, part thrill of novelty.

  • X-Rated (Explicit, Adult Only)

    Label for sexually explicit content.

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  • Yiff (Furry Sex, Furry Play)

    Slang for sexual activity within the furry fandom. Online and offline usage varies from playful to explicit.

  • Yoni Massage (Vulva Massage)

    Erotic or therapeutic massage focusing on the vulva, vagina, and surrounding areas. Emphasis on relaxation and pleasure, not just climax.

  • Yen (Desire, Craving)

    Slang for strong sexual longing or appetite.

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  • Zaddy

    Slang for a sexually appealing, confident, usually older man.

  • Zentai

    Fetish involving full-body spandex or lycra suits. Can blend with bondage, anonymity, or sensory play.

  • Zoophilia (Bestiality)

    Sexual attraction to animals. Non-consensual, illegal, and considered animal abuse.