I'm Juliette and I'm currently studying in Social Sciences, more precisely in the psychological and human behaviors profile. Next semester, I'm going to do a bachelor degree in sexology with the goal of teaching sex education to kids and teenagers. This glossary will help teenagers in high school and even teachers know the right or clarify definitions about certain words concerning sexuality in our society of today.
abortion
noun
The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, most often performed during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy.
Example: Neither will I give a woman means to procure an abortion.
en: avortement
asexuality
noun
The quality or characteristic of experiencing no sexual feelings or desires.
Example: The show has regularly confronted prejudice around homosexuality and asexuality.
en: asexualité
BDSM
noun
Bondage, discipline (or domination), sadism, and masochism (as a type of sexual practice).
Example: People practicing BDSM learn to use a safe word.
en: BDSM
contraception
noun
Birth control, also known as contraception, is the use of medicines, devices, or surgery to prevent pregnancies.
Example: This is evident in the USA where abortion and contraception are closely controlled by the state sociology.
en: contraception
desire
noun
A strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.
Example: Many people have the desire to be in a relationship from a young age.
en: désir
gender
noun
The male sex or the female sex, especially when considered with reference to social and cultural differences rather than biological ones, or one of the ranges of other identities that do not correspond to established ideas of male and female.
Example: In Malawi, she found out that both dimensions of gender and age, but also the local traditional con agriculture.
en: genre
kama sutra
noun
Kama Sutra is an ancient Hindu text popularly known for detailing intricate sex positions, but it is much more than that.
Example: Many people don't know about the origins of Kama Sutra.
en: Kama-sutra
menstrual cycle
noun
The menstrual cycle is a series of natural changes in hormone production and the structures of the uterus and ovaries of the female reproductive system that makes pregnancy possible.
Example: Timing of breast cancer surgery in relation to the menstrual cycle an update of developments.
en: cycle menstruel
orgasm
noun
A climax of sexual excitement, characterized by feelings of pleasure centered in the genitals and (in men) experienced as an accompaniment to ejaculation.
Example: She managed to achieve an orgasm.
en: orgasme
pansexuality
noun
Pansexuality is sexual, romantic, or emotional attraction towards people of all genders, or regardless of their sex or gender identity.
Example: Pansexuality is a type of sexual orientation.
en: pansexualité
placenta
noun
The placenta is an organ that forms in the womb, also called the uterus, during a pregnancy.
Example: The birth of the baby until the complete delivery of the placenta and membranes.
en: placenta
pornography
noun
Printed or visual material containing the explicit description or display of sexual organs or activity, intended to stimulate erotic rather than aesthetic or emotional feelings.
Example: Teenagers start to watch pornography around fourteen years old.
en: pornographie
pre-ejaculate
noun
Pre-ejaculate is also called pre-cum, and is a liquid that squeezes out of the penis when aroused.
Example: The pre-ejaculation of a man happens before he has an orgasm.
en: pré-éjaculation
prostitution
noun
The practice or occupation of engaging in sexual activity with someone for payment.
Example: Safety Through Empowerment The question of what prostitution is in the 21st century is complicated law.
en: prostitution
queer
noun
Denoting or relating to a sexual or gender identity that does not correspond to established ideas of sexuality and gender, especially heterosexual norms.
Example: Queer geek culture has featured gay themes since the 1980s.
en: autre types de sexualités que l'hétéronormativité
red flag
A red flag used as a warning of danger.
Example: Not letting your partner hang out with their friends is a red flag.
en: drapeau rouge
sex trafficking
noun
The action or practice of illegally transporting people from one country or area to another for the purpose of sexual exploitation.
Example: It's mostly women who are victims of sex trafficking.
en: trafic sexuel
sexuality
noun
Capacity for sexual feelings.
Example: Thus, a better integration of race, class, sexuality disability and immigration in understand law.
en: sexualité
std
noun
Sexually transmitted disease: any disease characteristically transmitted by sexual contact, as gonorrhea, syphilis, genital herpes, and chlamydia.
Example: As expected, USA has only 41% absorbance of std because TI presents.
en: infection sexuellement transmissible
toxic relationship
noun
Toxic behavior in relationships includes power, control, and disrespect.
Example: My best friend is in a toxic relationship with her boyfriend.
