Sexual Terms Glossary

A

Age Play

Role play with age difference dynamics. One partner may act younger or older than they are.

Anal Play

Sexual activity involving the anus, including penetration, rimming, or external stimulation.

B

BDSM

Acronym for Bondage & Discipline, Dominance & Submission, Sadism & Masochism. Umbrella term for power exchange and sensation play.

Blood Play

Intentional drawing of blood for arousal. Advanced practice requiring safety knowledge.

Bondage

Restraining a partner using ropes, cuffs, tape, or other materials for sexual pleasure.

Breath Play

Restricting breathing for heightened sensation. Extremely risky and requires extensive safety knowledge.

C

Chastity Devices

Physical devices that prevent access to genitals, used in orgasm control play.

Choking

Restricting airflow during sex. High-risk activity requiring clear communication and safety awareness.

Collars

Symbolic accessory often worn by submissive partners to represent their relationship dynamic.

Cuckolding

Partner watches while the other has sex with someone else, often with humiliation element.

D

Deep Throat

Taking penetration deeply into the throat during oral sex.

Dominance

Taking control in sexual scenarios, making decisions for a submissive partner.

Double Penetration

Simultaneous penetration of two orifices, typically involving toys or multiple partners.

E

Edging

Bringing someone close to orgasm repeatedly without allowing climax, building intensity.

Electrostimulation (E-stim)

Using electrical stimulation devices for sexual arousal and pleasure.

F

Face Sitting

Sitting on a partner's face for oral stimulation.

Fisting

Inserting a full hand into the vagina or anus. Requires patience, lubrication, and communication.

Flogging

Striking with a multi-tailed whip or flogger for sensation and pleasure.

Forced Orgasms

Being made to orgasm repeatedly, often beyond comfort, as part of control play.

H

Hotwifing

Woman has sex with others while partner knows and approves, often watching.

I

Impact Play

Consensual striking for pleasure, including spanking, paddling, flogging.

K

Knife Play

Using knives for psychological arousal without actual cutting. Edge play requiring extreme caution.

N

Needle Play

Using medical needles to pierce skin for sensation. Requires sterile technique and safety knowledge.

O

Orgasm Control

Partner controls when you're allowed to have an orgasm.

Orgasm Denial

Being prevented from having an orgasm as part of power exchange play.

P

Pegging

Anal penetration of a man by a woman using a strap-on dildo.

Pet Play

Role play as animals (puppy, kitten, etc.) with partner as owner or trainer.

Primal Play

Animalistic, instinctual role play involving hunting, chasing, or wrestling.

Prostate Play

Stimulation of the prostate gland for sexual pleasure.

R

Rimming

Oral-anal stimulation, also called anilingus.

Ruined Orgasms

Stopping stimulation right at the point of orgasm, making it less satisfying.

S

Scat Play

Feces play. Extreme activity with significant health risks.

Sensory Deprivation

Blocking one or more senses (often sight with blindfolds) to heighten remaining senses.

Shibari

Japanese rope bondage art form using intricate knots and patterns.

Spanking

Striking the buttocks with hands or implements for sexual pleasure.

Submission

Giving up control to a dominant partner in sexual scenarios.

Swinging

Couples exchanging partners with other couples for sexual activity.

T

Temperature Play

Using hot or cold sensations (ice, warm oils, etc.) for arousal.

Threesomes

Sexual activity involving three people simultaneously.

W

Watersports

Urine play, also called golden showers.

Wax Play

Dripping heated wax on the body for sensation. Use only body-safe candles.