Nº 01Glossary

10 terms

A plain-English glossary of intimacy terms

Clear, citable definitions for the anatomy, techniques and physiology our guides reference — defined without euphemism or judgment.

Blue Balls: What It Is and Why It Is HarmlessBlue balls (epididymal hypertension) is a temporary testicular ache after prolonged arousal without orgasm. It is harmless and resolves on its own.
Clitoris: Anatomy, Function & SensitivityThe clitoris is the primary organ of sexual pleasure for most people with a vulva — mostly internal, richly innervated, and central to arousal and orgasm.
Edging: What It Is and How to Try ItEdging is pausing stimulation at the brink of orgasm, then repeating. Also called peaking or orgasm control, it extends sessions and heightens release.
Foreplay: What It Is and Why It MattersForeplay is sexual activity that builds arousal before penetration. It increases lubrication and for many people is the primary route to orgasm.
French Kiss: What It Is and Why It WorksA French kiss is an open-mouth kiss where both partners' tongues meet. A foreplay staple that builds arousal through lips, tongue, and shared breath.
G-Spot: What It Is, Where It Is & How It WorksThe G-spot is an area of heightened sensitivity on the front wall of the vagina. Research links it to the internal clitoral network, not a separate organ.
Queefing: What It Is and Why It HappensQueefing is the release of trapped vaginal air — sounds like flatulence but has no odor and no digestive link. Normal, involuntary, requires no treatment.
Refractory Period: What It Is & Why It VariesThe refractory period is the recovery window after orgasm when arousal is inaccessible. Duration varies widely by anatomy, age, and individual physiology.
What Does 69 Mean? The Sex Position ExplainedWhat does 69 mean? It refers to a mutual oral-sex position where two partners lie head-to-toe, each performing oral sex on the other at the same time.
What Is Thrusting? Pace, Depth & Angle ExplainedThrusting is the rhythmic in-and-out penetrative motion during sex. Pace, depth, and angle are the three variables that shape sensation for both partners.