A-Z of sex word meaning

Demisexual people only feel sexually attracted to someone after they have developed a stronger emotional bond with someone they are dating/getting to know.

This is a period when you are romantically getting to know someone. You might go out on dates and spend time seeing if you are a good match for each other.

A small sheet of latex which acts as a barrier between the vagina or anus and mouth, used during oral sex.

An object that is shaped like a penis, usually made from rubber or plastic. People might use these for themselves or with partners to achieve sexual pleasure. Sometimes these are more realistic than others, and some might vibrate. You have to be over 18 to buy these in a shop.

Wet liquid type stuff that can come out of a penis or a vagina. If you have a period, this will happen from puberty through to menopause. This is produced by little glands in the vagina and the cervix. It will change colour and consistency during the month. If this is a different colour than usual (yellow/grey) or smells unpleasant, you should visit your local sexual health clinic or GP. For those with penises, discharge is not usual and this quite likely indicates an STI. You should aim to get an appointment as soon as you can, especially if you have any possible symptoms of an STI. To find a clinic near you, visit our Services pages.

A sexual position where the someone is kneeling on all fours and the someone else is penetrating them from behind. This could involve vaginal or anal penetration with a penis or a sex toy.

This is when people might act out penetrative sex, but keep their clothes on. This also involved the rubbing/humping of bodies.

Short for 'Down To Fuck' this is a term people use to describe someone who wants to have sex.