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The process of medically adjusting the hormones in your body. Both transgender and cisgender people take _____ for various reasons. For transgender people, _____ can be used to help make the features of the body more masculine or feminine.
HRT - Hormone Replacement Therapy
Being perceived by the general public as cisgender and/or heterosexual. This can be an affirming experience for some people, and a stressful source of pressure for others. ____ is not an end goal for all transgender folks and is socially and culturally subjective.
Passing
A _____ relationship is a relationship that is not romantic but involves a close emotional connection beyond what most people consider friendship. The commitment level in this kind of relationship is often considered to be similar to that of a romantic relationship. People in this kind of relationship may be of any romantic or sexual orientation. A partner in this kind of relationship is called a zucchini.
Queerplatonic
Oral sex involving contact between the anus or perineum of one person and the mouth of another.
Rimming
The lack of sexual attraction to others, or low or absent interest in or desire for sexual activity.
Asexual
Someone who experiences little to no romantic attraction to others might use this term to describe themselves.
Aromantic
An adjective used by some people who are not exclusively heterosexual or cisgender. While traditionally used for sexual orientation, this term includes people who have experiences outside the gender binary as well. Once considered a pejorative term, this term has been reclaimed by some LGBTQIA+ people to describe themselves; however, it is not a universally accepted term even within the LGBTQIA+ community.
Queer
A person who is sexually attracted to members of the same gender. Men, women and non-binary people may use this term to describe themselves.
Gay
A broad term referring to people who do not behave in a way that conforms to the traditional expectations of their gender, or whose gender expression does not fit neatly into a category. While many also identify as transgender, not all people who use this term do.
Gender non-conforming
One's innermost concept of self as male, female, a blend of both or neither - how individuals perceive themselves and what they call themselves. This can be the same or different from the person's sex assigned at birth
Gender Identity
Individuals with this identity typically reject notions of static categories of gender and embrace a fluidity of gender identity. People who identify as this may see themselves as being both male and female, neither male nor female, or as falling completely outside these categories.
Gender Queer
A sense of unease that a person may have because of a mismatch between their biological sex and their gender identity, sometimes reaching the point of clinically significant distress.
Gender Dysphoria
A person with a wider, more flexible range of gender identity and/or expression than typically associated with the binary gender system. Often used as an umbrella term when referring to young people still exploring the possibilities of their gender expression and/or gender identity.
Gender-expansive
A person who does not identify with a single fixed gender or has an unfixed gender identity
Gender Fluid
A woman who is sexually attracted to other women. Women and non-binary people may use this term to describe themselves.
Lesbian
An adjective describing a person who does not identify exclusively as a man or a woman. These individuals may identify as being both a man and a woman, somewhere in between, or as falling completely outside these categories. While many also identify as transgender, not all do. This term can also be used as an umbrella term encompassing identities such as agender, bigender, genderqueer or gender-fluid.
Non-Binary
A term used to describe people who are in the process of exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Questioning
Though much has been said about women _____, it has been proven that all genders and sexes do this at some point in their life.
Faking Orgasms
Orgasming can be made more difficult when one is feeling _______.
Stressed
_____ is the medical term for the condition in which one may find themselves unable or consistently struggling to orgasm.
Anorgasmia
The hormone _______ is released when one orgasms.
Oxytocin
Regularly having orgasms is a proven way to reduce the risk of ____.
Prostate cancer
Sex can be a natural _____ reliever as it releases pleasure signals while inhibiting sensations of discomfort.
Pain
Gentle stimulation, such as cupping or massaging, of the ______ can feel good for those who have them.
Testicles
There are two types of this contraception which can be used to prevent pregnancy for 3-6 years - hormonal & copper. It is placed inside of the uterus.
IUD (intrauterine device)
_____ can help to alleviate pain from menstrual cramps and headaches.
Period Sex
Some people chose to use this before anal sex to eliminate any waste inside of the rectum. Saline or water are the best fluids to do this safely
Enema
Kissing, massage, fingering, oral, sexting, dirty talk - all of these can be elements of _____.
Foreplay
_____ is a once daily pill that when taken regularly can prevent someone from contracting HIV. Common brand names are Truvada and Descovy.
PrEP or Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
People who are prone to yeast infections should avoid ____ in the lube they use. Remember if you have a butt, you can get a yeast infection!
Glycerin
It is a myth that overuse of this kind of sex toy can desensitize the vulva and vagina.
Vibrator
For a safe way to stay protected and increase texture and sensation, partners can use ___.
Ribbed Condoms
___ right after sex can decrease the likelihood of getting a UTI.
Peeing
___ and other mental health medications can have a tendency to impact your ability to be aroused and/or orgasm.
Antidepressants
___ are preferences that exist outside of the "traditional norm" of sex and are healthy, normal ways to increase pleasure.
Kinks
When solely relying on the pull-out method of birth control, there is still a 22% chance of getting pregnant due to ___.
Precum
___ are still important to use with sex toys if it is one that has been used on more than one person.
Barriers
You cannot tell a person's experience based on the ___ of their vagina.
Size/Width
For folks with Vaginas, there are ___ types of orgasm to be had.
5 - including Clitoral, Anal, Vaginal, combo and erogenous zones
In cis/het relationships, vaginal orgasms are often read as the best way to orgasm as it is easiest for the penis to achieve orgasm this way. In reality, ___ orgasms are the most likely way for folks with vaginas to orgasm.
Clitoral
Repeated, strong pressure applied to the g-spot inside the vagina can cause ___.
Vaginal Ejaculation
STI testing is necessary, healthy and normal, however, if you prefer, some sources offer ___ testing.
Anonymous
Another term which includes fingering and hand jobs is known as ___.
Manual Stimulation
Places on the body aside from just genitals which can cause immense pleasure and orgasm when stimulated are called ___.
Erogenous Zones
When using an anal toy (such as a plug, dildo, or vibrator) you should always make sure the toy has a ____ base.
Flared or Wide
This piece of equipment, often called a strap-on, involves attaching a dildo to a ____ so someone can penetrate their partner.
Harness
Sex act that consists of someone wearing a dildo with a strap-on harness and performing anal sex
Pegging
This drug, taken within 72 hours of exposure to HIV, can prevent HIV infection if taken daily for 28 days: ______. It should only be used in emergencies.
PEP, Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
Sometimes called the morning after pill, this kind of drug can prevent pregnancy if taken between 72 and 120 hours after intercourse _____.
Emergency contraception
_____ is an umbrella term that references a network of interconnected relationships. This term can refer to the network itself or a chart/diagram of it. It represents partners, partner-partners, and the larger polyamorous network you belong to. This means you do not have to be dating everyone in your ____ for them to still be a part of it.
Polycule