Sexuality glossary

A

• Arousal fluid : Arousal fluid is the natural vaginal secretion produced during sexual arousal.
• Asexuality : Asexuality is an orientation characterized by little or no sexual attraction.

C

• Clitoris : The clitoris is an erectile organ dedicated to pleasure, most of which is internal.
• Consent : Consent is the free, informed, and reversible agreement given to a sexual activity.

D

• Demisexuality : Demisexuality refers to sexual attraction that appears only after a strong emotional bond.

E

• Edging : Edging means approaching orgasm and then reducing stimulation to delay it.
• Endometriosis : Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the endometrium grows outside the uterus.
• Erogenous zone : An erogenous zone is an area of the body whose stimulation produces a feeling of pleasure.

F

• Foreplay : Foreplay covers the gestures and exchanges that awaken desire and arousal.
• Foreskin : The foreskin is the mobile fold of skin that covers the glans of the penis.

G

• G-spot : The G-spot is a sensitive area on the front wall of the vagina, a source of pleasure for some people.
• Glans : The glans is the sensitive tip of the penis, rich in nerve endings.

L

• Libido : Libido refers to the energy of sexual desire, which naturally fluctuates throughout life.
• Lubrication : Lubrication is the natural moistening of the genital mucous membranes during arousal.

M

• Masturbation : Masturbation is stimulating your own body for pleasure, normal at any age.

O

• Orgasm : An orgasm is the peak of sexual pleasure, accompanied by contractions and an intense release.

P

• Pelvic floor : The pelvic floor is the network of muscles that supports the organs of the lower pelvis.
• Perimenopause : Perimenopause is the hormonal transition phase that precedes menopause.
• Perineum : The perineum is the set of tissues located between the genitals and the anus.
• Polyamory : Polyamory is the possibility of maintaining several romantic relationships, consensually and transparently.

R

• Responsive desire : Responsive desire is sexual desire that appears in response to stimulation or a pleasant context.

S

• Sex therapy : Sex therapy is professional support for difficulties related to sexuality.
• Sexual fantasy : A sexual fantasy is an imaginary erotic representation, normal and private.
• Sexual mental load : The sexual mental load is carrying in your head the organization and concern for the couple's intimate life.
• Sexual mindfulness : Mindfulness applied to sexuality means bringing your attention to present sensations, without judgment.
• Slow sex : Slow sex is an approach that prioritizes slowness, presence, and the quality of sensations.
• Spontaneous desire : Spontaneous desire is sexual desire that arises on its own, with no particular trigger.

T

• Tantra : Tantra is a spiritual tradition whose modern approaches emphasize slowness, breath, and presence.

V

• Vestibulodynia : Vestibulodynia is chronic pain localized at the entrance of the vagina, in the vestibule.
• Vulva : The vulva is made up of all the external female genital organs.
• Vulvar vestibule : The vestibule is the entrance to the vagina, framed by the inner labia.