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FGM

See genital-mutilation/">female genital mutilation.

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abdomen
abort
abortifacient
abortion
abortion pill
abstinence
abstinence until marriage
abstinence-based
abuse
abuser
acquaintance rape
acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
acute
addict
addiction
adolescence
adrenarche
advocate
afterbirth
age of consent
age of majority
AIDS
AIS
allergy
ally
amenorrhea
amniocentesis
amniotic fluid
anal
anal intercourse
anal sex
analingus
anatomy
androgen insensitivity syndrome
androgens
androgyny
andropause
androphilia
androphobia
androsexual / androphilic
anesthesia
anonymous
anonymous testing
anorexia
anti-choice
antibiotics
antibody
antigen
anus
aphrodisiac
areola
aromantic
arousal
artificial insemination
asexual
aspiration abortion
asymptomatic infection
atrophic vaginitis
attention seeking
autoerotic asphyxiation

backup birth control
bacteria
bacterial infection
bacterial STD
bacterial vaginosis
balanitis
balls
barrier / barrier method
Bartholin’s glands
basal body temperature method
BDSM
bedarche
bi
bias
bicurious
bigender / bi-gender
bilateral mastectomy
bimanual exam
biological
biological clock
biological sex
biopsy
biphobia
birth canal
birth control
birth control pills
birth defect
bisexual
bladder
bladder infection
blastocyst
blood borne virus
body image
bowel
bowel movement
breast augmentation
breast binding
breast exam
breast feeding
breast self-exam
breasts
bubo
bulbourethral glands
bulimia
bullying
BV
bystander

c-film
c-section
calendar method
camp
candida
candidiasis
canker sore
cap
capacity to consent
carrier
castration
casual contact
casual sex
celibacy
celibate
censorship
Cervarix
cervical barrier
cervical cancer
cervical cap
cervical mucus
cervical mucus method
cervical os
cervical pregnancy
cervical secretions
cervicitis
cervix
cesarean section / c-section
chafing
chancre
chancroid
change of life
charting
chastity belt
chemical castration
chest binding
child pornography
chlamydia
chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
chromosome
chronic
cilia
circumcision
cis
cisgender
cisnormative / cisnormativity
cissexual
clean
climax
clinician
clitoral hood
clitoridectomy
clitoris
closet / closeted
CMV
cohabitation
coitophobia
coitus
coitus interruptus
cold sore
colon
colostrum
colposcope
colposcopy
combination pill
combined hormone contraceptives
combined test
come
come out / coming out
communicable
complete miscarriage
comprehensive sex education
conception
condom (male or external)
confidential
confidential testing
confidentiality
congenital
congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (CHH)
consent
constellation
contraception
contraceptive
contraceptive cream, gel, or jelly
contraceptive film
contraceptive foam
contraceptive sponge
contraceptive suppository
contraction
copulation
corona
corpus cavernosa
corpus luteum
corpus spongiosum
courtship
couvade syndrome
Cowper’s glands
cramps
cremaster
crisis pregnancy center
crush
cryotherapy
cryptorchidism
culture
cunnilingus
curettage
curette
cushing syndrome
CVS
cyberbully
cyberbullying
cybersex
cyst
cystitis
cytomegalovirus (CMV)

D&C
D&E
D&S
date rape
date rape drug
dating violence
deadnaming
delayed ejaculation
demisexual
dental dam
deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
Depo-Provera
desire
diabetic vulvitis
diaphragm
digital penetration
dilation
dilation and curettage (D&C)
dilation and evacuation (D&E)
dilators
discharge
discrimination
DivaCup
DNA
domestic partnership
domestic violence
dominance and submission
dominatrix
donor insemination
double standard
douche
douching
doula
down syndrome (trisomy 21)
drag
drag king
drag queen
dry days
dry humping
dry orgasm
dry sex
dysmenorrhea
dyspareunia

early ejaculation
EC
eclampsia
economic abuse
ectoparasites
ectopic pregnancy
ED
effectiveness
egg
ejaculate
ejaculation
embryo
embryonic
emergency contraception (EC)
emotional abuse
endometriosis
endometrium
endoparasites
endorphin
enema
engorge
entry
epididymis
epididymitis
epidural
episiotomy
equal rights amendment (ERA)
erectile dysfunction (ED)
erectile tissue
erection
erogenous zone
erotic
erotophilia
erotophobia
erotophobic
evidence-based sex education
exhibitionist
expiration date
explicit

fallopian tubes
FAM
family planning
family planning clinic
fantasy
FAS
fecundity
fellatio
female circumcision
female condom (internal condom)
female ejaculation
female genital mutilation
female prostate
female-to-male (FTM)
FemCap
feminine
feminism
femme
fertile
fertile mucus
fertility
fertility awareness method (FAM)
fertility cycle
fertility rate
fertilization
fetal alcohol effects
fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)
fetish
fetus
FGM
fibroid
fidelity
fimbriae
first time
first trimester
flaccid
flavored condom
fling
flirtation
follicle
follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
fondling
Fordyce spots
foreplay
foreskin
French kiss
frenulum
frottage
FSH
FTM
fungal infection
fungus
FWB

G-spot
gamete
gamete intrafallopian tube transfer (GIFT)
Gamma-hydroxybutric acid (GHB)
Gardasil
gay
gay bashing
gay rights
gender
gender assigned at birth
gender binary
gender characteristics
gender confirmation surgery
gender cues
gender dysphoria
gender expression
gender fluid
gender identity
gender identity disorder (GID)
gender neutral
gender nonconforming
gender normative
gender norms
gender queer
gender reassignment surgery
gender role
gender scripting
gender stereotype
gender variant
gender-based violence
general paresis
genes
genital
genital herpes
genital reconstruction surgery
genital sex
genital warts
genophobia
gestation
gestational age
GHB
GID
GIFT
gonadotropins
gonads
gonorrhea
Gräfenburg spot (G-Spot)
grinding
gymnophobia
gynecological exam
gynecologist
gynecology
gynecomastia
gynephilia
gynesexual/gynephilic
gyno
gynophobia

harassment
hate crime
hatred
HAV
HBV
healthcare provider
heavy petting
hedonism
hepatitis
hereditary
herpes
herpes simplex virus (HSV)
heteroflexible
heteronormative
heterophobia
heterosexism
heterosexual
heterosexuality
high-risk pregnancy
HIV
HIV test
HIV/AIDS/ STD education
homoerotic
homophobia
homosexual
homosexuality
honeymoon cystitis / honeymoon disease
hooking up
hormonal contraceptive injection
hormonal contraceptives
hormonal IUD
hormonal method
hormone
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
hot flashes / hot flushes
HPV
HSV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
hydrocele
hygiene
hymen
hyperfemininity
hypermasculinity
hyperphilia
hypersexual
hypoactive
hypophilia
hyposexual
hypothalamus
hysterectomy
hysteroscopic sterilization

identity
idiopathic
Idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
IHH
immune system
Implanon
implant
implantable devices
implantable rod
implantation
implantation bleeding
impotence / impotent
in the closet
in vitro fertilization
in-clinic abortion
incest
incomplete abortion / incomplete miscarriage
incontinence
indecent exposure
induced abortion
induced menopause
inevitable miscarriage
infant mortality rate
infatuation
infertility
infibulation
infidelity
inhibition
inner lips
insemination
insertive
insertive partner
intact penis
intercourse
intercrural intercourse
interfemoral intercourse
intermarriage
internal reproductive organs
internalized homophobia
interracial marriage
intersex
intervention
intimacy
intimate partner violence
intrauterine device (IUD)
intrauterine system
introitus
isolation
IUC
IUD
IUS
IVF

jaundice
jealousy
jock itch

karyotype
kegel
kegel exercises
keratin
ketamine
kinky
Kinsey scale
kiss
Klinefelter’s syndrome

labia
labia majora
labia minora
labor
labor pains
lactation
lactational amenorrhea method
lactobacilli
lactophilia
LAM
lamb-skin condom
laparoscope
laparoscopy
laparotomy
LARC
late-term abortion
latex
latex allergy
latex barriers
Lea’s Shield
LEEP
lesbian
lesbophobia
lesophobia
Leucorrhea
Levonorgestrel
LGBT rights
LGBTQ
LGV
libido
limbic system
limerence
limits
lips
lobes
long-term reorganization phase
love
low birth weight
lube
lubricant
lumpectomy
Lunelle
lust
luteinizing hormone
Lybrel
Lymphocele
lymphogranuloma venereum

make out
making out
male menopause
male-to-female (mtf) (m2f)
Male/external condom
males who have sex with males (MSM)
mammaries
mammary glands
mammogram
mandatory waiting period
manual sex
manual vacuum aspiration (mva)
marital rape
marriage
married minor
masculine
masochism
mastectomy
mastitis
masturbation
maternal mortality
Medicaid
medical abortion / medication abortion
ménage à trois
menarche
menopause
menorrhagia
menses
menstrual
menstrual cup
menstrual cycle
menstrual flow
menstrual suppression
menstrual synchrony
menstruation
metastasize
method effectiveness
methotrexate
metoidioplasty
metrosexual
micropenis
midwife
Mifeprex
mifepristone
milk ducts
mini-laparotomy
mini-pills
minor
Mirena
miscarriage
misogyny
misoprostol
missed abortion
missionary position
mittelschmerz
molar pregnancy
molestation
molluscum
molluscum contagiosum
mono
monogamous
monogamy
mons pubis
mons veneris
morning after pill
morning sickness
morning wood
morula
Mpox
MSM
MTF
mucus method
müllerian ducts
multiparous
multiple marker screening
multiple orgasms
mutual masturbation
Mx.
myths

natural childbirth
natural family planning
necrophilia
negative result
neonatal
nervous system
neurula
NGU
nidation
nipple
nocturnal emission
nocturnal orgasm
nocturnal penile tumescence
non-binary
non-exclusive
non-gonococcal urethritis
non-op / non-operative
nonoxynol-9
norgestrel
normophilia
Norplant
NPT
nuchal translucency test / nuchal fold test
nulliparous
nuptial
nurse practitioner
nurse-midwife
Nuvaring

OB/GYN
obscenity
obstetrician
oocyte
oophorectomy
open marriage / open relationship
options counseling
oral contraceptive
oral herpes
oral sex
orchiectomy
orchitis
orgasm
orgasmic dysfunction
orgy
Ortho Evra
OTC
out of the closet
outed / outting
outer lips
outercourse
ova
ovarian cyst
ovaries
ovary
over the counter
oviduct fallopian tube
ovulation
ovulation method
ovum

pad
painful intercourse
pansexual
pap smear
pap test
Paragard /copper t-380
paraphilia
parasite
parental consent
parental notification
parous
parthenogenesis
partial-birth abortion
partner
parturition
passing
passionate love
patch
pearly pink papules / pearly penile papules
pediculosis
pedophilia
pelvic exam
pelvic girdle
pelvic inflammatory disease
pelvis
penetration
penis
perfect use
performance anxiety
perianal
perimenopause
perinatal
perineum
period
periodic abstinence
pessary
petting
phallic
phallophobia
phalloplasty
pharmacist
pheromones
phimosis
physician assistant
PID
pill
pituitary gland
placenta
Plan B
plateau
platonic
PMS
point of no return
polyamorous
polyamory
polyandry
polycystic ovary syndrome
polygamy
polygyny
polyps
pornography
positive result
post-exposure prophylaxis
post-ovulation method
postpartum
postpartum depression
postpartum psychosis
pre-cum
pre-eclampsia
pre-ejaculate
pre-embryo
pre-exposure prophylaxis
pregnancy
pregnancy test
pregnant
premarital sex
premature delivery
premature ejaculation
premenstrual syndrome
prenatal
PrEP
prepuce
preputial glands
priapism
primary sex characteristics
primary syphilis
pro-choice
pro-life
procreative sex
progesterone
progestin
prolapsed uterus
promiscuous
prophylactic
prostaglandins
prostate
prostatitis
prostitution
protection
psychosocial
puberty
pubic hair
pubic lice
pulling out
puppy love
Pyronie’s disease

queer
questioning
quickening
QUILTBAG

rape
rape culture
rape trauma syndrome
real life test
reality-based sexuality education
recreational sex
rectovaginal exam
rectum
refractory period
reproductive cell
reproductive coercion
reproductive organs
reproductive rights
resolution phase
retrograde ejaculation
Rh factor
rhythm method
right-to-life
ring
Roe v. Wade
role-play
romantic love
RU-486
rugae

S&M
sadomasochism
safe space
safe word
safer sex
safety
same gender loving
sanitary pad
scabies
scoptophobia
scrotum
second trimester
secondary sex characteristics
secondary syphilis
self-esteem
self-gratification
self-love
self-pleasuring
Self-respect
semen
seminal fluid
seminal pool
seminal vesicle
seminiferous tubules
septic abortion
serial monogamy
sex
sex addiction
Sex Addicts Anonymous
sex assignment
sex cell
sex change operation
sex chromosomes
sex drive
sex flush
sex reassignment surgery
sex role
sex selection
sex therapy
sex toy
sex worker
sex-negative
sex-positive
sexism
sexologist
sexology
sexophobia
sexting
sexual abuse
sexual arousal
sexual assault
sexual attitude reassessment
sexual aversion disorder
sexual compulsion
sexual compulsives anonymous
sexual conflict
sexual desire
sexual discomfort
sexual disorder
sexual dysfunction
sexual dysphoria
sexual fantasy
sexual harassment
sexual health
sexual identity
sexual inhibition
sexual intercourse
sexual liberation
sexual minority
sexual mores
sexual norms
sexual orientation
sexual preference
sexual prejudice
sexual repression
sexual response cycle
sexual revolution
sexual stereotype
sexual taboo
sexual violence
sexuality
sexually transmitted disease
sexually transmitted infection
shaft
sheer glyde dam
shooting blanks
signs of pregnancy
sildenafil
simultaneous orgasm
situational homosexuality
Skene’s glands
skoliosexual
sliding-scale fee
slut shaming
smegma
social justice
social stigma
sodomy
somatotropin
sonogram
spectatoring
speculum
speculum exam
sperm
spermarche
spermatogenesis
spermicide
spina bifida
spirochete
sponge
spontaneous abortion
spontaneous erection
spooning
spotting
spouse
SRS
stalking
standard days method
statutory rape
STD
stealth
stereotype
sterility
sterilization
STI
stone
stop-start technique
straight
subincision ritual
superincision
surgical abortion
surgical sterilization
syphilis

taboo
tampon
teen dating violence
temperature method
tenting
tertiary syphilis
testes
testicles
testicular cancer
testicular exam
testosterone
the clap
the implant
the patch
the pill
the rhythm method
the ring
the shot
thelarche
therapeutic abortion
third gender
third trimester
threatened miscarriage
thrush
Title X
top surgery
toxic shock syndrome
trans
trans man
Trans woman
transgender
transition
transition / transitioning
transphobia
transsexual
treatment
tribadism
tribbings
trichomoniasis
trimester
triphasic combination pill
triple screen / triple test
TSS
tubal ligation
tubal pregnancy
tubal sterilization
tubectomy
tumescence
turner syndrome
two-day method
typical use
Tyson’s glands

ultrasound
uncircumcised
undescended testicle
upstander
ureters
urethra
urinary tract infection
urine
uterine orgasm
uterine perforation
uterus
UTI

vacuum aspiration abortion
vagina
vaginal adhesion
vaginal atrophy
vaginal contraceptive film
vaginal dilators
vaginal intercourse
vaginal lubrication
vaginal opening
vaginal orgasm
vaginal ring
vaginal sex
vaginismus
vaginitis
vaginoplasty
vaginosis
values
varicocele
vas deferens
vasectomy
vasocongestion
VCF
VD
venereal disease
venereologist
vestibular bulbs
viability
Viagra
virgin
virginity
virus
vocal surgery
voluntary sterilization
voyeurs
vulva

withdrawal

X chromosome
X-Rated
XX
XXX
XY

Y chromosome
yeast infection

Ze
Zir
zygote

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abortion
abstinence
barrier / barrier method
birth control
chlamydia
condom (male or external)
consent
dental dam
emergency contraception (EC)
female condom (internal condom)
genital warts
gonorrhea
herpes
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
IUD
LGBTQ
masturbation
menstrual cycle
ovary
ovum
pelvis
penis
Plan B
pregnancy
protection
puberty
safer sex
semen
sperm
STD
syphilis
testicles
the implant
the pill
the ring
the shot
vagina