By Sandi Bhutella
You may find this hard to believe, but
I haven't always been so sex savvy. it has taken lots of research
(and serious conversations with Oscar) to get me where I am
today. When you're trying to figure out all this sex stuff,
not only do you have to deal with the more formal medical
terms, there's also the slang. Just when I thought I understood
what Oscar was talking about when he said Gonorrhea, then
someone mentioned 'the drip' and I was back where I started,
trying desperately to find Oscar to find out what 'the drip'
was (it's a slang term for Gonorrhea by the way).
This article will clear up some of the
mysteries of sexual terms and even some of the slang.
AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency
Syndrome):
AIDS is caused by
HIV infection. AIDS is the term used to describe the most
advanced stages of HIV infection. AIDS is spread through bodily
fluids such as blood, semen, vaginal fluids and breast milk
-in other words, during vaginal, oral or anal intercourse,
by sharing contaminated needles, or via pregnancy or breast-feeding.
There is no cure for AIDS.
Banana:
Slang term for the penis. (One of many.)
Beaver:
Slang term for the vagina. (One of many.)
Bisexual (Bi):
A term meaning an interest in sexual activity with both males
and females. Slang term for Bisexual is 'Bi'.
Bi Curious:
A term for someone who is curious about or willing to experiment
with bisexual activities.
Blue Balls:
Slang term for the pain in the testicles which often accompanies
erections that last for long periods of time without the relief
of ejaculation. Women also experience a similar condition,
caused by pressure build up when sexual arousal occurs. (Check
out my article on this subject).
Booty:
Slang term for buttocks.
BV (Bacterial
Vaginosis):
An inflammation of the vagina (vaginitis) that is caused by
a change in the balance of vaginal bacteria.
Chlamydia:
A bacterial infection of the genital area that if left untreated
can cause sterility in women and men. There are no symptoms
in most women and many men who have it. Some may experience
abnormal vaginal bleeding (not your period), unusual discharge
or pain during urination within one to three weeks of having
sex with an infected partner. Chlamydia is spread through
unprotected vaginal, oral, or anal intercourse.
Clap:
Slang term for a sexually transmitted disease, usually Gonorrhoea
or Syphilis.
Easy:
Slang term for someone who has sex with multiple partners.
Fox:
Slang term for an attractive female.
G-Spot:
Synonym for the Grafenberg Spot, which is located in the upper
wall of the vagina and is reported to be particularly pleasurable
when stimulated.
Genital Herpes:
A herpes infection associated with the genital areas.
Genital Warts:
A wart-like sore or legion caused by the human papilloma virus.
Gonorrhea (the
drip):
A curable Sexually Transmitted Infection that affects both
men and women. If left untreated, Gonorrhea can cause a woman
to be unable to have children, and in severe cases the disease
can spread into the joints through the blood. Symptoms in
women can include a bad-smelling yellowish vaginal discharge
and red and swollen vaginal walls. In men, symptoms can include
pus from the penis and intense pain during urination. Gonorrhea
is spread through unprotected vaginal, oral or anal sex.
Hepatitis:
An inflammation of the liver caused by one of several hepatitis
viruses. Common types are hepatitis A and B. It can be spread
through unprotected vaginal, oral or anal sex.
Hermaphrodite:
A person who was born with both male and female sex organs.
Herpes:
A sexually transmitted disease whose symptoms include a rash
or blisters commonly occurring on the cervix, vagina, mouth,
penis and anus. It's spread through unprotected sexual encounters,
vaginal, anal and oral. This disease, while controllable,
never fully leaves the system and once contracted, will occur
again.
HIV ( The human immunodeficiency
virus):
HIV is the disease
that causes AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). HIV
affects many cells in the body and caused the immune system
to be weakened. Anyone can contract HIV, no matter what the
age or sexual orientation. People with HIV are vulnerable
to certain cancers and infections such as pneumonia, because
of the weakened Immune System. HIV is spread through bodily
fluids such as blood, semen, vaginal fluids and breast milk
-in other words, during vaginal, oral or anal intercourse,
by sharing contaminated needles, or via pregnancy or breast-feeding.
HIV will develop into AIDS.
Horny:
Slang term for a person who is experiencing a strong desire
for sex.
HPV (Human Papilloma
Virus):
Abbreviation for Human Papilloma Virus, which is a group of
infections that may cause genital warts and may be linked
to certain cancers. HPV is spread through unprotected vaginal,
oral or anal intercourse. It may also be spread by touching
or rubbing an infected area - remember -- infected areas are
not always noticeable.
Impotent:
The inability to achieve or maintain an erection.
Johnson:
Slang term for the penis. (One of many.)
Kinky:
Slang term for sexual activity that is considered to be outside
the norm.
Nookie:
Slang term for sexual activity.
Nuts:
Slang term for the testicular area or 'balls'.
Pop a Cherry:
To have sexual intercourse with a female who has never had
sexual intercourse before. The term is referring to the breaking
the hymen (a thin piece of skin that partially covers the
opening to the vagina). Not all women will experience the
hymen breaking though, as many women may have broken theirs
when inserting a tampon, riding a horse or maybe they never
had one at all (not all women do).
Score:
Slang term for achieving sexual activity with a desired partner.
Screw:
Slang term for sexual intercourse. (One of many.)
Second Base:
Slang term for foreplay, usually touching the breasts and/or
genitals.
Shag:
Slang term for sexual intercourse. (One of many.)
Stud:
Slang term for a male who has frequent and varied sex partners.
Syphilis:
An infection caused by small
organisms, which can spread throughout the body. Syphilis
is spread through unprotected vaginal, oral or anal sex. The
symptoms include the development of sores and rashes in the
genital area that usually do not itch or hurt. This rash will
then likely transfer to other areas of the body, swollen lymph
nodes, fever and hair loss are also among some of the symptoms.
If syphilis is left untreated, it can begin to damage internal
organs, including heart, eyes and brain. Syphilis can be treated
if diagnosed by a doctor.
Trichomoniasis
(Trich):
A parasitic infection of the genital area that often
has no symptoms, but women will sometimes experience a frothy,
smelly, yellowish-green vaginal discharge, and/or genital
area discomfort, usually within 4 days to one month after
exposure to the parasite. Men may notice a discharge from
the penis. It's spread through unprotected vaginal intercourse.
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