Letter : E
* eating (out)
Slang term for cunnilingus.
* eclampsia
A severe form of toxemia that can occur in late pregnancy, leading to
convulsions and coma in pregnant woman.
* ectopic pregnancy
A pregnancy that occurs when a fertilized egg implants itself somewhere
outside the uterus. In most cases, the site of implantation is a fallopian
tube, in which case the condition is known as a tubal pregnancy.
* effacement
The thinning out of the cervix during labor and childbirth.
* effeminate
Having feminine qualities.
* ejaculate
To have an orgasm with expulsion of seminal fluid from the penis. Also
used as an alternative term for the fluid itself (semen).
* ejaculation
The expulsion of seminal fluid from the penis, usually during orgasm.
* ejaculatory duct
One of the two passageways that carries semen from the prostate gland to
the urethra.
* ejaculatory inevitability
In males, the point in the sexual response cycle at which a man no longer
has control over whether he will ejaculate or not. Once this point is
past, a man will ejaculate in a matter of seconds, even if all stimulation
is ceased.
* Electra complex
In psychoanalytic theory, the female child's erotic desire for the father
and simultaneous fear of the mother. It is the female analog to the
Oedipal complex.
* embryo
The unborn human organism from the second to about the eighth week of
pregnancy.
* embryo transfer
A technique used with infertile couples in which a fertilized, developing
egg is transferred from the uterus of one woman to that of another woman.
* emission
The first stage of ejaculation, in which sperm and semen are propelled
into the urethral bulb.
* endometriosis
A disease caused by cells from the uterine lining spreading and growing in
parts of the body other than the uterus, such as the fallopian tubes.
* endometrium
The inner lining of the uterus; part of which is shed during menstruation.
* engagement
The repositioning of the fetus into a lower position in the mother's
abdominal cavity that occurs when its head is past her pelvic bone.
* epididymis
The tightly coiled tubules, attached to the top of the testes, where sperm
matures and is stored.
* epididymitis
Inflammation of the epididymis.
* episiotomy
An incision made during childbirth to enlarge the vaginal opening. The
incision is usually made at the base of the vaginal opening and serves to
help prevent tearing of the perineal and anal tissues.
* erectile dysfunction
A sexual dysfunction characterized by the inability to have or maintain an
erection despite adequate stimulation and interest. Often referred to
commonly as impotence.
* erection
The enlargement and hardening of the penis due to vasocongestion that
occurs during sexual arousal in the male.
* erogenous zone
Any area of the body that is especially sensitive to sexual stimulation
and touching.
* eros
The Greeks' term for passionate or erotic love.
* erotic aid
A device, such as a vibrator or dildo, designed to enhance sexual
responsiveness.
* erotica
Sexually oriented material that is not considered "pornographic" to the
viewer.
* erotophilia
A positive emotional response to sexuality.
* erotophobia
A negative emotional response to sexuality, especially guilt, fear and
shame.
* estradiol
The major natural estrogen.
* estrogen
The principal female hormone, secreted by the ovaries, testes, and
placenta.
* estrogens
The "female" sex hormones; also produced in smaller quantities (and with
less absorption) in males.
* estrus
The period of ovulation and sexual activity in nonhuman female mammals;
commonly referred to as being "in heat."
* eunuch
A castrated male.
* exhibitionism
A paraphilia characterized by getting sexual gratification from exposing
the genitals to an (often unwilling) observer.
* expectant
Pregnant.
* expulsion
The second stage of ejaculation, characterized by contractions of the
urethra, prostate, and muscles at the base of the penis, causing semen to
spurt from the penis.
* extramarital sex
Sexual activity by a married person with someone other than her or his
spouse.
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Letter : F
* fallopian tube
One of the two tubes extending from the ovary to the uterus through which
eggs are transported.
* fag
Pejorative, slang term for a homosexual.
* fellatio
Oral stimulation of the male genitals.
* female circumcision
The surgical removal of the clitoris and all or part of the labia. Also
known as clitoridectomy.
* female condom
A soda-can-shaped pouch that is placed inside the vagina to line the
vaginal walls for prevention of pregnancy and disease.
* femme
A lesbian who exhibits stereotypically feminine traits.
* fertility awareness
One of the contraceptive methods that is based on a woman being able to
predict her reproductive cycle, including calendar (rhythm), basal body
temperature (BBT), mucus, and symptothermal methods.
* fertilization
The union of sperm and egg, resulting in conception.
* fetal alcohol syndrome
A condition that effects infants born to alcoholic mothers.
* fetishes
Obtaining sexual excitement primarily or exclusively from an inanimate
object or a particular part of the body.
* fetishism
Obtaining sexual excitement primarily or exclusively from an inanimate
object or a particular part of the body.
* fetishistic transvestism
A paraphilia in which a man becomes sexually excited by cross-dressing.
This is in contrast to non-fetishistic transvestism, in which the
motivation is not sexual excitement.
* fetus
The human unborn organism from the ninth week up until birth.
* fibroadenoma
A normally harmless, movable growth in the breast of young women.
* fibrocystic disease
A common and usually harmless breast condition.
* fimbriae
The fingerlike projections at the end of the fallopian tube extending
towards the ovary.
* fingering
Slang term for stimulation of a woman's genitals with the fingers.
* fist fucking
Slang term for a sexual variation in which an individual inserts his or
her entire hand into their partner's vagina or anus.
* fitness
In evolutionary theory, an individual's reproductive success.
* flaccid
Not erect.
* flagellum
The tail of a sperm that helps to propel it.
* follicle
The sac of estrogen-secreting cells in the ovary that contains an egg.
* follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
A hormone secreted by the pituitary that regulates follicle development in
females and sperm production in males.
* follicular phase
The phase of the menstrual cycle during which a follicle matures.
* foreplay
A term used to refer to sexual activities other than intercourse. The term
comes from the view that some individuals hold that all activities of a
sexual nature are merely designed to lead up to intercourse.
* foreskin
The sheath of skin covering the tip of the penis; often removed during
circumcision.
* fornication
Sexual intercourse between two unmarried people.
* frenulum
A highly sensitive area of skin on the underside of the penis, where the
glans meets the body of the penis.
* frigidity
No longer used term that refers to a lack of sexual response in a woman.
* frotteurism
A paraphilia characterized by obtaining sexual excitement from touching or
rubbing one's body against others without their consent.
* fuck
Slang term for intercourse. Used in many contexts with many alternative
meanings.
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Letter : G
* G-spot
Abbreviation for Grafenberg spot.
* gamete
A generic term for a sex cell; an ovum or sperm.
* gamete intra-fallopian transfer (GIFT)
A procedure for infertile couples in which sperm and eggs are collected
and then inserted together into the woman's fallopian tube.
* gardnerella vaginalis
The bacterium that is the most common cause of bacterial vaginosis. It
also refers to the infection itself, which causes a thin, smelly discharge
in both men and women.
* gay-bashing
Violence against gay men, lesbians or bisexual people because of their
orientation.
* gender
The characteristics associated with being a male or a female; as
distinguished from the term "sex" which is more ambiguous. Also sometimes
used to merely refer to the state of being either male or female.
* gender difference
Any difference between males and females.
* gender dysphoria
Dissatisfaction with one's gender. In extreme cases, this condition is
known as transsexualism, in which a person desires to be the other gender.
* gender identity
The gender one feels himself or herself to be, whether physiologically
male or female.
* gender role
The role a person is expected to perform as a result of being male or
female in a particular culture; as distinguished from the term "sex role"
which is more ambiguous.
* gender stereotype
An overgeneralized belief about the characteristics of a person based
simply on their gender.
* gender-role socialization
The ways in which children are taught to behave in ways considered
appropriate by others for their gender.
* genetic sex
The differentiation of males and females based upon chromosomal and
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