Gay
Sexual orientation, whereby someone fancies a member of the same sex (is more often associated with men). So a man who is sexually attracted to other men or a woman who is turned on by other women. For more information and support with your sexual orientation, contact Yorkshire Mesmac or Equity Partnership Also known as Queer, Bent, Homo, Lesbian
Gender Expression
This is how a person shows their gender to others – it includes what they wear, how they style/cut their hair not to mention their mannerisms, how they walk, talk and interact with the people around them.
Gender Identity
This is the gender that a person sees themselves as (regardless of the gender they were assigned at birth). This can include refusing to label themselves with a gender at all. Gender identity does not cause sexual orientation, nor does sexual orientation cause gender identity. For example just because a woman is ‘butch’ does not necessarily mean she is a lesbian – and a lesbian does not have to be masculine.
Genital Warts
Is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a virus known as HPV. Warts are often cauliflower like fleshy lumps that can appear around the genital and anus. The warts themselves can be treated and removed, however as we can not cure the virus they might come back time and time again.
Also if the warts are not covered by a condom they can still be passed on during protected sex.
To find out more about STIs visit the fpa website
Genitals ‘boys bits’
There are hundreds of different names that men like to label their penis with. For some reason the penis has always had humorous connotations – and being called a penis (or similar) is a way of implying someone is a bit of a fool – go figure!
Other words include boner, boing, cock, dick, dong, dribble dart, floppy sausage, giggle-stick, Jack-in-the-box, Johnson, John-Thomas, little brother, little General, little head, man sausage, meat injection, nob, one-eyed trouser snake, pencil, penis, pink oboe, pinkie, prick, rampant purple dragon, schlong, short arm, third-leg, tripod, tallywacker
Genitals ‘girls bits’
There are many different names for the female genitalia – some are beautiful sounding, some are awful. Many are old fashioned terms that are now deemed offensive and classed as swearwords. There is a real embarrassment still attached to talking about or using the correct terms for girly bits – many people have no idea that the correct term is actually vulva and that the vagina is only the tunnel not the outside.
Other words include bucket, burger, clunge, cunt, fanny, front bottom, fu-fu, gash, gates of paradise, gunt, hamburger in a bun, happyville, kebab, la-la, love-lips, love cave, Mary, monkey box, pandora’s box, pasty, pussy, tuppence, twat, vagina, vag, vertical smile, vulva, yoni,
Genitals/Genitalia
The technical term for boy’s and girl’s bits: the penis or vagina and vulva. Sometimes it also refers to the anus as well.
Find out more about Changes for Boys and Changes for Girls
Giving Head
Performing oral sex on a partner. The act of licking, sucking and kissing a partner’s genitals.
Also known as
Going Down, Blow Job (Men), Licking Out (Women)
Going Down
Refers to the sexual act of performing oral sex on a partner – a blow job for boys or licking out for girls.
Also known as
Fellatio, Cunnilingus, Giving head.
Golden showers (water sports)
Refers to a fetish for either enjoying being urinated on or urinating on your partner.
Gonorrhoea
A common bacterial sexually transmitted infection. When symptoms are present, can often have unusual or smelly discharge, although often has no symptoms at all. Can be treated with antibiotics.
Find out more about Gonorrhoea on the Fpa website
Gouch/Gooch
The sensitive spot between a person’s bum-hole and their genitals.
Also known as
Perineum
Grooming
When someone is nice to you, compliments you, buys you gifts or does you favours so that they can get you involved in sexual stuff. This can be online or face to face. It might be that they want you do sexual stuff for their own pleasure or that they want to make money from you being involved in sexual acts with other people. A groomer can be someone you know well or someone that you've only just met, they might contact you face to face or online. The important thing is to spot the signs and ask yourself a few questions:
Check out Think U Know's top tips http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/14_plus/Need-advice/Sexual-exploitation/
Also see Child sexual exploitation…
G-Spot
Sensitive spot found approximately 2 inches inside the vagina on the front wall (try and poke your belly button from the inside!) Often associated with female ejaculation. Men have a G-spot too – the prostate gland.
GUM Clinic
GUM stands for Genito-Urinary Medicine. A GUM clinic is where you go to be treated if you have any sort of issues ‘down there’. It is the best place to go to be checked for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It is not the place where only dirty people end up – it is for anyone who is sexually active and there is no stigma attached with making a visit. Yes it may be a little bit embarrassing, and people worry that they might get funny looks, but the staff there are great. They are used to people feeling a bit anxious and are fantastic at putting people at ease and helping them to realise that it is a perfectly normal place to visit.I It is about the only place where it is perfectly acceptable to ask a stranger to check out your bits without getting funny looks or being arrested!
Gunt
is another word for a bucket fanny, as in it is a gigantic *unt…
It is implied that a gunt or bucket is caused by a girl sleeping around or having multiple partners – that some how sex stretches the vagina. This is nonsense. People have the misunderstanding that a woman should feel tight – this idea largely comes from pornography, whereas, if a woman is tight it is a sign that she is not properly turned on.
Gynaecomastia
The medical word for moobs or man boobs.
Hand-job
Is pretty much as it sounds –it is another more common phrase to describe the act of manual sex – using your hand or fingers to stimulate your partner. Typically a hand-job is associated with manual sex performed on a guy.
Head
A term for oral sex – the act of kissing, licking and sucking a partner’s genitals.
Also known as
Going Down, Blow Job (Men) Licking Out (Girls)
Hepatitis
Hepatitis A is caused by the hepatitis A virus and is the most common type of viral hepatitis. Hepatitis A is usually caught by putting something in your mouth that has been contaminated with the faeces of someone with hepatitis A.
It is usually a short-term (acute) infection and symptoms will pass within three months. There is no specific treatment for hepatitis A other than to relieve symptoms.
Hepatitis B is caused by the hepatitis B virus. This can be found in blood and body fluids, such as semen and vaginal fluids, so it can be spread during unprotected sex, by sharing needles to inject drugs, and from pregnant women to their babies. Most people infected with hepatitis B are able to fight off the virus and fully recover from the infection within a couple of months. However, a small minority of people develop a long-term infection. This is known as chronic hepatitis B. In some people, chronic hepatitis B can cause cirrhosis and liver cancer. Chronic hepatitis B is treatable with antiviral medication
Hepatitis C is the most common type of viral hepatitis in England and is caused by the hepatitis C virus. This can be found in the blood and, to a much lesser extent, the saliva and semen or vaginal fluid of an infected person. It is particularly concentrated in the blood, so it is usually transmitted through blood-to-blood contact. Hepatitis C often causes no noticeable symptoms, or symptoms that are mistaken for the flu, so many people are unaware they are infected.
Chronic hepatitis C can be treated by taking antiviral medications, although there can be unpleasant side effects. There is currently no vaccination for hepatitis C.
To find out more visit NHS Choices
Herpes
The virus that causes cold sores on the mouth, sores that blister and crack. You can get these same sores on your bits, which can be passed on through sex like any STI. Some people are immune from sores, others will have repeat episodes whenever they are run down. Can be passed on by oral sex too.
Heterosexual
A technical term to describe the sexual orientation of someone who fancies the opposite sex – a boy who likes girls or a girl who likes boys.
Also known as: Straight.
HIV
Human Immuno-Deficiency syndrome. A virus that attacks and weakens the immune system, meaning it is harder form your body to fight and protect against infections. It can be passed on through unprotected sex like any STI. There is no cure for HIV (the advanced form is called AIDS) although it can be treated and controlled with medication.
To find out more visit the HIV section of this website
Homophobia
Is the word used to describe a ‘dislike’, ‘hatred’ or ‘fear’ of people who are or who people think are gay
Homosexual
Someone who is attracted to members of the same sex. It is another term for the sexual orientation known as being gay. So a guy who fancies other guys, or a girl who likes other girls (lesbian).
For advice and support with your sexual orientation, visit the Coming Out section of this website
Hormonal Contraception
These are a number of different methods of contraception that prevent pregnancy by manipulating a woman’s menstrual cycle. They contain either progesterone or oestrogen, the hormones that control her cycle, or a combination of both. They usual work by preventing ovualtion (releasing an egg) and include: the combined pill, implant, patch and injection.
Find out more in the Contraception section.
Hormonal Injection
A form of contraception. A strong dose of the hormones that control a woman’s menstrual cycle is given in an injection in the bum. It protects against pregnancy for 3 months.
Find out more in the Contraception section.
Hormonal Patch
A form of contraception. A special plaster (like a nicotine patch) is used to release hormones directly through the skin. These are the same hormones that control a girl’s menstrual cycle.
Find out more in the Contraception section
Hormones
Chemical messengers that are produced in various glands throughout the body. They are the things that cause all of the weird and wonderful changes that take place during puberty, and are the chemicals that control a girl’s menstrual cycle. However, they can also have an effect on your emotions and your moods. Get ready for a roller-coaster ride!
Find out more in the Puberty section
HPV
Human Papilloma Virus which causes genital warts: little cauliflower-like lumps around the genital and anus. As a virus it can’t be cured but warts can be removed. HPV is also linked to cervical and some oral cancers
Find out more about HPV and Genital Warts in the STIs section.
HPV Jab
An injection offered to all Year 8 girls, ages 12-13 years. It is designed to protect against HPV, which is the virus that not only causes genital warts, but is also linked to cervical cancer which is very common. The jab is designed to save lives and given in two doses usually at school.
Implant
A hormonal contraceptive for girls. This small rubbery rod is placed under the skin of the inner arm. It slowly releases hormones directly in to the blood stream. It lasts 3 years and is very reliable as you can’t forget to take it.
Find out more about the Implant in the Contraception section.
Impotent
This is when a man cannot achieve or maintain an erection. This can be caused by an underlying illness or due to lifestyle choices (such as smoking or drinking too much alcohol) but quite often it’s due to stress, fear, or anxiety.
Infertile
Means that someone cannot have children. This could be due to an underlying health condition or due to lifestyle choices.
IUD
Stands for Intra-Uterine Device, which is a type of contraception often called a coil. It is a small plastic device, often T-shaped with a copper spring wrapped around its upright. It is placed in the womb (uterus) and protects against pregnancy.
Find out more about the IUD in the Contraception section.
IUS
Stands for Intra-Uterine System, which is similar to an IUD, except the coil is replaced with a small progestogen sleeve like an implant. This is extremely long lasting and will prevent pregnancy for 5 years.
Find out more about the IUS in the Contraception section.
Jizz
A slang term for semen, the whitish sticky fluid that comes out of a guy’s penis when he ejaculates (cums).
Also known as
Come/cum, semen, spunk
Karma Sutra
Ancient Indian Hindu text, and not simply a sex manual; it is a guide to a virtuous living that discusses the nature of love, family life and other aspects related to pleasure-oriented faculties of human life.
KY Jelly
A water based personal lubricant. Helps makes everything nice and wet and slippery to make sex (or masturbation) easier or more pleasurable. Especially important when attempting anal sex and can be used. with condoms too.
Also known as
Lube
Labia
The technical name for the vaginal lips (fanny flaps). Labia minora are the actual lips that cover the opening, whilst the labia majora are the soft fleshy skin outside that swells when turned on.
Find out more about Changes for Girls
Also known as
Vaginal Lips, Fanny Flaps
Lesbian
A woman who is sexually attracted to other women.
Find out more about Coming Out,
Also known as
Gay, Dyke, Lemon
Lick Out
Performing oral sex on a woman. Involves, kissing, licking and sucking the vaginal lips, clitoris and vaginal opening.
Also known as
Cunnilingus, Giving Head, Muff Diving, Rug Munching, Sucking Lemons
Lube/lubricant
A slippery, silky, liquid that helps to make everything nice and wet during sex. Helps make penetration (sticking things inside) easier (especially important when having anal sex).
Also known as
Lubricant, KY
Lust
Feeling horny, randy, turned on and wanting to have sex.
Mammaries
The technical term for boobs or breasts. They are also the reason that we are termed as mammals – all mammals produce milk to feed their offspring.
Manual Sex
The sexual act where you stimulate your partner’s genitals with your hands – like masturbating but doing it to someone else.
Also known as: wanking, hand-job, fingering or finger banging.
Masturbation
Correct term for wanking or playing with yourself. Masturbation is sex for one. A great way to relax, explore your body and find out what turns you on. Helps boost your immune system and keep you healthy.
Also known as
Wanking, Playing With Yourself, Tossed Off (Men) Fingered (Women)
Meatus
The opening of the urethra in both men and women, the hole that we all wee through.
Find out more about Changes for Boys and Changes for Girls.
Menstrual Cycle
The process that causes a girl to have a period. It begins during puberty and is the process where a woman produces and releases an egg each month with the aim of getting pregnant. The cycle is controlled by her hormones and lasts for approximately 28 days.
Find out more about Periods in Changes for Girls.
Milf
Mother I’d Like to F***. Generally a term to describe someone’s mum that you find fit!
Minge
Another lovely word for girly bits!
Also known as:
Vagina, Vulva (Technical), Fanny, Pussy
Minger
A not very nice name you would call someone you think is unattractive.
Miscarriage
The loss of a pregnancy during the first 23 weeks. Many women lose their babies during pregnancy, it can be due to illness, stress, an accident or simply an act of nature. It can be very sad and families often need some support during this sad time.
Missionary Position
At one time considered the only non-deviant form of sexual intercourse.. This is the traditional position for having sex between a man and a woman. The woman lies back with her male partner on top and between her legs.
Moobs
Gynaecomastia – man boobs. Often caused by being overweight, but can also be due to hormonal imbalance, especially during puberty. As a guy’s muscles develop they will disappear naturally. However, in older men – often caused by too much alcohol.
Also known as:
Man Boobs, Gynaecomastia
Mott
Another term for performing oral sex on a woman made famous by Keith Lemon on his quiz show Celebrity Juice