> Sex Definitions

A.S.F.R. - Alt Sex Fetish Robot (ASFR)
Definition of A.S.F.R. (ASFR)also known as alt sex fetish robot.

Abstinence
Definition of the term abstinence

Acrotomophilia
Definition of acrotomophilia, which describes being sexually aroused or having sexual fantasies about having sex with someone who has an amputated limb.

Agalmatophilia
Defining agalmatophilia, a fetish that involves arousal or sexual excitement for statues for mannequins.

Agoraphilia
Definition of agoraphilia which describes sexual excitement from being outdoors and/or enjoying sex in public places.

Anal Beads
Description of anal beads, also known as “Thai beads”.

Anal Dildo
Description of anal dildos.

Anorgasmia
Definition of anorgasmia, an inability to reach orgasm or climax.

Asphyxiophilia
Definition of asphyxiophilia, the practice of depriving oneself of oxygen to create sexual arousal or enhance sex.

Autofellatio
A description and definition of autofellatio, the act of performing oral sex on oneself.

Butt Plugs
Description of butt plugs.

Candaulism
Definition of candaulism, which describes the sexual practice involving three people where two engage in sex while the third watches, often from a hidden location.

Chlamydia
Chlamydia symptoms and links to more resources on Chlamydia and other sexually transmitted diseases.

Coccinelle 1931-2006
About Coccinelle, well known female performer who was also the first person to have sex reassignment surgery in France.

Cuddle Party
An explanation of the term cuddle party, with links to more information on cuddle parties.

Devotees
Definition of the term devotees which refers to people who fetishize or have a specific sexual interest in someone with a disability.

Dr. Geri Weitzman
Brief biography for Dr. Geri Weitzman.

Dr. John Money 1921-2006
Information about pioneering sex researcher Dr. John Money.

Dr. Vern Bullough 1928-2006
About sex reseacher and historian Vern Bullough 1928-2006

DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)
Explains the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).

Dual Action Vibrator
Definition of dual action vibrator

Dysparuenia
Definition of Dysparuenia or painful intercourse.

Emergent sex
Definition of the term emergent sex, coined by Brenda Brathwaite.

Erectile Dysfunction
Definition of the term erectile dysfunction.

Erotophilia and Erotophobia
Definition of the personality dimension called erotophilia and erotophobia.

Female genital cosmetic surgery
Definition of the various kinds of female genital cosmetic surgeries, including vagioplasty and labiaplasty.

Female Orgasmic Disorder
A definition of female orgasmic disorder.

Fetish
Clinical and non-clinical definitions of fetish.

Frenulum Breve
Definition of Frenulum Breve a condition that can make sexual activity painful.

Fritz Klein 1932-2006
About Fritz Klein, sex researcher, psychiatrist, and bisexual activist.

Genetic Determinism
Offers a general definition of genetic determinism, in the context of research in human sexuality.

Genital Herpes
Genital herpes symptoms and links to more resources on genital herpes and other sexually transmitted diseases.

Kegel Exercises
Definition of Kegel exercises, used to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles.

Klismaphilia
Definition of klismaphilia, or deriving sexual arousal and pleasure from enemas.

Labiaplasty
Definition of labiaplasty, surgery to alter the size of the labia.

Lichen Sclerosus
Definition of the rare disorder lichen sclerosus

Male Orgasmic Disorder
A definition of male orgasmic disorder.

Non Ejaculatory Orgasm
Definition of non-ejaculatory orgasm, a term generally used when refering to male orgasm and the experience of male multiple orgasm.

Non-Monogamy
Brief definition of the term non-monogamy, with references to alternative relationships and polyamory.

Pansexual
Definition of the term Pansexual.

Paraphilias
Definition of paraphilia, which is a clinical term that is often used to describe fetishes but encompasses a wider range of sexual interests, fantasies and behaviors.

Penis Pumps
Describes the basics of penis pumps and the difference between penis pumps and vacuum pumps or vacuum erection devices.

Perineum
Definition of the perineum

Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD)
Definition of persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD), also known as persistent sexual arousal syndrome (PSAS).

Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome (PSAS)
Definition of persistent sexual arousal syndrome (PSAS), also known as persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD).

Phimosis
Definition of phimosis, a condition where the foreskin cannot be pulled back behind the head of the penis

Phthalates
Explains what phthalates are and how they are used in sex toy manufacturing.

Pre-cum – Pre-ejaculatory fluid
A definition of pre-cum, or pre-ejaculatory fluid, which is expelled from the penis during sexual arousal and prior to ejaculation.

Premature Ejaculation
Definition of premature ejaculation

Priapism
Definition of the condition priapism.

Pubococcygeus (PC) Muscles
Definition of the Pubococcygeus Muscles, known as the PC muscles.

Rainbow Parties
Definition of the term Rainbow Parties.

Refractory Period
Provides a definition of the term refractory period.

Romantic product salesmen
Describes the little known profession of romantic product salesmen, travelling salesmen who worked from teh 20s to the 60s selling sex toys to men in the deep south.

Sex Drive
Defines the term sex drive, also known as sexual instinct or libido.

Sex Positive
Defnition of the term sex positive.

Sex Toy
What is the definition of a sex toy? How are sex toys defined in law, by public health, and by commerce?

Small Penis Syndrome
A proposed diagnosis for men who have anxiety about the size of their penis when they don’t have a clinically small penis.

Teledildonics
What is teledildonics? Explains the origins and meaning of the term teledildonic.

Vacuum Pumps
Describes the basics of vacuum pumps or vacuum erection devices, and the differences between these and penis pumps.

Vaginoplasty
Definition of vaginoplasty, surgery that alters the internal and/or external female genitalia.

Vasocongestion
Definition of vasocongestion in the context of sexual arousal and sexual response.

What Is Sex?
What is sex? How does sex differ from sexuality? Learn about defining sex and sexuality for yourself in a way that can help you explore more of your sexual potential and increase your sexual health.

Zoophilia
Definition of the term Zoophilia.