Letter : N
* necrophilia
A paraphilia characterized by sexual arousal from, or activity with, a
corpse.
* neonate
A newborn.
* NGU
Abbreviation for nongonococcal urethritis.
* nipple
The darkened circle at the tip of the breast in both men and women.
Although sensitive to sexual stimulation in both genders, in a woman it
also serves the function of being the opening through which milk goes when
she is breast-feeding.
* nocturnal emission
Ejaculation of semen during sleep.
* nocturnal orgasm
Orgasm that occurs during sleep.
* nonfetishistic transvestism
A nonparaphilic behavior by a person who cross-dresses to relieve the
tensions associated with having to maintain the sex-role of their gender.
* nongonococcal urethritis (NGU)
Urethral inflammation caused by something other than gonorrhea.
* nonoxynol-9
The sperm-killing chemical in many spermicides.
* nonspecific urethritis (NSU)
Inflammation of the urethra from an unknown or unspecified cause.
* nonspecific paraphilia
A paraphilia that does not meet the criteria of any of the major
paraphilias.
* normative
The average response of members of a sample.
* Norplant
The brand-name of a contraceptive implant, inserted into a woman's upper
arm, that time-releases progestin to inhibit ovulation.
* nulliparous
A woman who has never given birth.
* nymphomania
A pejorative, unscientific term that is used to refer to sexual behavior
or desire in women that is considered "excessive" or "abnormal."
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Letter : O
* obscenity
That which is legally deemed offensive to "accepted" standards of decency
or morality.
* Oedipus complex
In Freudian theory, the sexual attraction of a boy to his mother and
simultaneous fear of his father. The male analog of the Electra complex.
* on the rag
Pejorative, slang term referring to a woman having her period.
* oocyte
The female gamete; an egg or ovum.
* oogenesis
The production of oocytes.
* oophorectomy
The surgical removal of one or both ovaries.
* opportunistic infection
An illness that is considered rare or otherwise difficult to catch but
that can take advantage of a weakened immune system.
* oral contraceptive
Pills that contain synthetic estrogen and/or progesterone which cause a
"false pregnancy" thereby preventing ovulation. Used as a contraceptive,
they are commonly referred to as "the pill."
* oral-genital sex
Sexual activity in which the mouth is used to stimulate the genitals.
* orchidectomy
The surgical removal of the of one or both testes.
* orgasm
An intense sensation that occurs at the climax of sexual excitement that
is accompanied by rhythmic muscle contractions and intense pleasure,
followed by release of sexual tensions. In men, orgasm is usually
accompanied by ejaculation.
* orgasmic platform
The vasocongestion that occurs in the outer third of the vagina during
sexual arousal.
* orgy
A large, and often lavish, gathering of people for the purpose of having
group sex.
* os
The opening of the cervix.
* outer lips
The fatty pads of tissue lying on either side of the vaginal opening and
inner lips. Also known as the labia majora.
* ovarian follicle
A saclike structure in which an ovum develops.
* ovaries
The two small organs in the female that produce eggs and hormones; located
above and to the sides of the uterus.
* oviduct
Fallopian tube.
* ovulation
The release of an egg from the ovary.
* ovulatory phase
The phase of the menstrual cycle during which ovulation occurs.
* ova
Plural for ovum; eggs; oocytes; the female gametes.
* ovulate
To release an egg from the ovary.
* ovum
Singular for ova; an egg; an oocyte; the female gamete.
* oxytocin
A hormone stimulates strong contractions of the uterus during childbirth;
it is also involved in lactation. |
