I haven’t found any decent glossaries of sexually related terms online, so I thought I’d create my own. On this dating blog I write about a whole range of topics dealing with love, sex, and relationships, so I thought that getting some understanding of key terminology in this space might be useful for myself, and for you, my readers.

Disclaimer: Please be advised that this list includes sensitive and potentially triggering topics related to sexuality, and may not be suitable for all audiences. It is important to approach these topics with respect and understanding, and to prioritize the safety and well-being of all individuals involved.

• Agender: A person who does not identify with any gender.
  
• Androgyny: A combination of masculine and feminine characteristics in a person’s appearance or identity.
  
• Androgynous: A person who expresses a combination of masculine and feminine characteristics in their appearance or identity.
  
• Aromantic: A person who does not experience romantic attraction.
  
• Asexual: A person who does not experience sexual attraction.
  
• Asexual Spectrum: A range of identities and experiences that fall under the umbrella of asexuality.
  
• BDSM: A consensual practice involving bondage, discipline, dominance, submission, and/or sadomasochism.
  
• Bigender: A person who identifies as having two distinct gender identities or expressions.
  
• Bisexual: A person who is attracted to people of both sexes.
  
• Cisgender: A person whose gender identity corresponds with the sex they were assigned at birth.
  
• Contraception: Methods used to prevent pregnancy, such as condoms, birth control pills, and intrauterine devices (IUDs).
  
• Demiromantic: A person who only experiences romantic attraction after forming a deep emotional connection with someone.
  
• Demisexual: A person who only experiences sexual attraction after forming a deep emotional connection with someone.
  
• Demisexual spectrum: A range of identities and experiences that fall under the umbrella of demisexuality.
  
• Erectile dysfunction: The inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse.
  
• Exhibitionism: A sexual interest in exposing oneself sexually to others without their consent.
  
• Fetish: A sexual attraction to a specific object, body part, or activity that is not typically associated with sexual arousal.
  
• Foreplay: Sexual activity that occurs before intercourse, such as kissing, touching, and oral sex.
  
• Gender dysphoria: A feeling of discomfort or distress that arises from a mismatch between a person’s gender identity and the sex they were assigned at birth.
  
• Gender expression: The way a person expresses their gender through their appearance, clothing, behavior, and other characteristics.
  
• Gender identity: A person’s internal sense of their own gender, which may or may not correspond with the sex they were assigned at birth.
  
• Gender nonconforming: A person who expresses their gender in ways that do not conform to traditional gender expectations or norms.
  
• Genderfluid: A person who experiences changes in their gender identity over time or in different contexts.
  
• Genderqueer: A person who identifies as neither exclusively male nor exclusively female.
  
• Grayromantic: A person who experiences romantic attraction rarely or only under specific circumstances.
  
• Graysexual: A person who experiences sexual attraction rarely or only under specific circumstances.
  
• Heteroromantic: A person who is romantically attracted to people of a different gender than their own.
  
• Heterosexual: A person who is attracted to people of the opposite sex.
  
• Homoromantic: A person who is romantically attracted to people of the same gender as their own.
  
• Homosexual: A person who is attracted to people of the same sex.
  
• Infertility: The inability to conceive a child after a year of trying to conceive.
  
• Incest: Sexual activity between close relatives, such as siblings or parent-child relationships.
  
• Intersex: A person who is born with reproductive or sexual anatomy that does not fit typical male or female definitions.
  
• Kink: An umbrella term for a wide range of sexual practices and preferences that are considered unconventional or non-traditional.
  
• Lithromantic: A person who experiences romantic attraction, but does not desire romantic relationships.
  
• Masturbation: Self-stimulation of one’s own genitals for sexual pleasure.
  
• Necrophilia: A sexual interest in corpses.
  
• Non-binary: A person who identifies as neither exclusively male nor exclusively female.
  
• Panromantic: A person who is romantically attracted to people regardless of their gender identity.
  
• Pansexual: A person who is attracted to people regardless of their gender identity or biological sex.
  
• Pedophilia: A sexual interest in children who have not yet reached puberty.
  
• Polyamory: A practice of having multiple romantic or sexual partners simultaneously, with the consent of all parties involved.
  
• Polysexual: A person who is attracted to multiple genders, but not necessarily all genders.
  
• Pornography: Visual or written material that depicts sexual activity for the purpose of arousal or entertainment.
  
• Prostitution: The practice of engaging in sexual activities for payment.
  
• Queer: An umbrella term for people who identify as not being heterosexual and/or not conforming to traditional gender norms.
  
• Sexual dysfunction: A broad category of conditions that interfere with a person’s ability to experience sexual pleasure, such as low libido, difficulty with arousal or orgasm, or pain during intercourse.
  
• Sexual fluidity: A person’s capacity to experience changes in their sexual attractions over time or in different contexts.
  
• Sexual orientation: A person’s enduring pattern of romantic, sexual, or emotional attraction to others.
  
• Sex work: The exchange of sexual services for money or other forms of payment.
  
• Skoliosexual: A person who is attracted to people who do not conform to traditional gender expectations or identities.
  
• Third gender: A term used to describe a gender identity that is neither male nor female, and is recognized in some cultures around the world.
  
• Transgender: A person who identifies with a gender that differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
  
• Two-spirit: A term used by some Indigenous peoples to describe a person who identifies as having both a masculine and feminine spirit.
  
• Voyeurism: A sexual interest in observing others engaged in sexual activities without their knowledge or consent.
  
• Zoophilia: A sexual interest in animals.