2257 - U.S. law requiring companies selling or offering adult products and content to maintain a comprehensive set of age-verification records for any and all models, actors and actresses engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
69 - a sexual position allowing two people to give each other oral sex at the same time.
A-spot - the erogenous zone near the prostate gland, considered the male G-spot for the intense orgasms it can deliver with proper stimulation.
AC/DC - slang phrase commonly used to describe someone sexually attracted to both men and women.
Adult Entertainment Center - an area of a city dedicated to adult business such as strip clubs, book stores, massage parlors and X-rated movie theaters.
Airborne - an adult movie term for someone picking their partner up and holding him or her in the air while still engaging in a sexual act.
Airtight - an adult movie term referring to a woman with a penis or sex toy in her vagina, in her anus, and in her mouth all at the same time.
All Action - an adult movie genre consisting of titles that focus entirely on sexual intercourse without any plot or story elements.
Amateur - adult movies featuring people new to the adult industry. Adult movie stars usually appear in three or four amateur adult movies at the beginning of their career while deciding to stay in the adult industry or leave completely.
Anal - sexual penetration involving the anus, also called Greek style.
Anal Beads - a string of beads made for anal insertion. The beads are attached to a strong cord and usually increase in size gradually from smaller to larger so users of all levels of experience can use them. They also typically include a cord or large pull ring at the end for safe and easy removal.
Anal Lube - a special kind of lube intended for anal penetration. Anal lube tends to be thicker and longer lasting than other kinds of lube, which can make it harder to clean up.
Anal Vibrator - a vibrator designed for anal use. Anal vibrators usually measure 4 to 6 inches long and 1 inch wide at the most, making them shorter and thinner than other vibrators.
Analingus - a formal term for performing oral sex on a partner’s anus. The act usually involves licking in and around the anus itself and inserting the tongue inside the anus. Practitioners follow a simple motto: “One you get past the smell, you’ve got it licked.”
Aphrodisiac - something believed to increase a person’s sexual drive and lower inhibitions. For instance, most Americans believe oysters and chocolate are effective aphrodisiacs.
Aromatherapy - the practice of using specific scents such as vanilla or cinnamon to increase arousal and enhance your sexual experience.
Autofellatio - the ability to perform oral sex on one’s own self, usually involves a male adult movie star giving himself a blowjob.
B&D - short for Bondage and Discipline, a sexual fetish that centers on the exercise of control between two or more partners by using restraints and punishment. In a B&D relationship, one person will be the master or mistress while the other acts as their servant. Practitioners often dress up in exotic leather or vinyl costumes and incorporate exotic sex toys like whips, candles and restraints as they act out their fantasies.
Baby Doll - a short nightgown or negligee often decorated with lace, ruffles, bows or ribbons made out of some see-through, smooth material.
Back Door - adult movie term referring the anal region; back-door sex is commonly used to refer to anal sex.
Bald - an adult movie star (usually female) who has completely shaved off all the hair from his or her genital area.
Bareback - vaginal or anal penetration without a condom.
BDSM - an abbreviation referring to any sexual activity with elements of bondage, domination and similar actions.
Beads - a string of smallish spheres linked together on a string used for vaginal and anal penetration. There are usually six or seven beads of varying size on each string.
Beaver - 1. slang for vagina.
2. a special type of clitoral vibrator. Beaver vibes feature a long, thick tip for clitoral stimulation instead of the two smaller tips found on rabbit vibrators.
Ben-Wa Balls - this adult toy is made up of several balls connected together on a sturdy cord. Inside each ball is a small suspended weight that shakes and vibrates whenever you move the ball, similar to the way Chinese worry balls work. Naturally, physically active users will benefit the most from this toy. Ben-Wa balls can also be used in combination with Kegel exercises to strengthen vaginal and pelvic muscles.
Benzocaine - a chemical commonly used in adult items to de-sensitize the nerves, making it harder for the user to have an orgasm. This delay allows the user to have sex for a longer period than usual without weakening the feeling behind the orgasm itself.
Bisexual - someone sexually attracted to members of both sexes.
Blow-up Dolls - an adult toy used to simulate having sex with a partner. These inflatable dolls include arms, legs, facial features, hair, and can even be dressed like a large doll. Female blow-up dolls have as many as three openings suitable for sex, while male dolls feature a removable dildo or vibrator that doubles as a penis. Higher-end dolls often feature a special masturbator for improved stimulation. The term originally started to reference lower-end dolls that required the user to inflate them before use, but is increasingly used to refer to love dolls in general.
Blowing his wad - adult movie term for male ejaculation.
Blowjob - oral sex performed on a male.
Blue Movies - an older expression used to describe adult movies.
Breast Banging - a sexual position where the person on the receiving end places a penis or toy between her breasts, squeezes her breasts together and rapidly thrusts the penis or toy between them, simulating penetration.
Breast Worship - paying special attention to the breasts and nipples; involves everything from large amounts of fondling, kissing, and nipple sucking to breast banging and ejaculating on the breasts.
Body Stocking - a form-fitting piece of lingerie, usually see-through, that covers the body from head to toe.
Bondage - a sexual activity that involves restraining or being restrained. Usually involves using handcuffs or wrist and leg restraints to tie your partner to a bed.
Booty - urban slang referring to a larger-than-average butt.
Bottom - the person on the receiving end during sex. Often refers to a man who is frequently penetrated by another man without their positions being reversed.
Box Munching - oral sex performed on a woman.
Brazilian - a type of waxing that involves removing all of a woman’s pubic hair. Due to the sensitive nerves, it can be a painful process.
Bulbous - a bulb-like shape or projection larger than the surrounding area. Many G-spot and prostate vibrators feature this kind of enlarged tip for more effective and easier stimulation. These largish features are often found on vibrators, dildos and dongs and butt plugs because of their special feel during penetration and removal.
Bullets - a small vibrator, usually around 2 to 4 inches long, used mainly for clitoral stimulation and to enhance other sex toys.
Bullet Proof - practicing safe sex by using a condom.
Bump and grind - a common dance routine that involves rotating the hips and thrusting the pelvis forward to simulate sex.
Bustier - a piece of lingerie that extends from the breasts to the waist to provide extra support while further enhancing cleavage.
Butt Plugs - designed specifically for anal stimulation, these sex toys are shorter than the average dildo or dong at around 4 to 6 inches. They tend to have a conical shaft with a thin tip that flares out to about 1 to 2 inches wide. Butt plugs have a large, flat base for safe and easy removal as well as providing a surface so you can sit on the plug easily.
Butterfly Vibrator - a specialty vibrator lined with ticklers that’s intended for clitoral stimulation only. Butterfly vibes often come with straps so the user can fit them into place over her clitoris and wear the butterfly vibe like a pair of panties. The inside is covered with ticklers for clitotral stimulation. Although most butterfly vibrators do not include a shaft for vaginal penetration, there are some that have shaft, albeit a short one at about 2 to 3 inches long.
Camel Toe - a piece of fabric that is either see-through or tight enough to reveal the outline of a woman’s vagina.
Cami or Camisole - a tight-fitting piece of sleeveless lingerie that covers the upper portion of the body. Camis are increasingly serving as outerwear.
Chemise - a loose fitting garment similar to a smock that is often worn over bra and panties.
Chubby - describes vibrators, dildos, dongs, or other adult toys that are shorter and thicker than their average size. For instance, average-sized dildos are 6 to 8 inches long and 1.5 inches wide. Chubby dildos are about 4 to 6 inches long and 2 to 2.5 inches wide.
Chute - slang for the anus.
Clitoral Vibrator - any kind of vibrator that provides clitoral stimulation, including rabbit vibes, beaver vibes, butterfly vibes and more.
Clitoris - located near the top of the vagina, this is the only part of the human body existing solely to provide pleasure.
Cock Ring - a sex toy that fits snuggly around the penis for enhanced endurance. The tight fit restricts blood flow, allowing the user to stay harder for a longer period of time while also making it more difficult for the user to have an orgasm. There are several major varieties of cock rings, including some that use bullet or egg vibrators to stimulate the user’s partner and others have multiple straps for the penis shaft and to fit around the testicles to delay orgasm even longer.
Commando - not wearing any underwear.
Compilations - a type of adult movie containing a large number of sex scenes selected from other adult movies and sold at a lower-than-usual price.
Corset - a piece of lingerie that fits under the breasts and snugly around the waist. Corsets often include under-wire bras to flaunt cleavage.
Couples - adult movies that contain scenes featuring just two people. The sex in couples adult movies is usually less-adventuresome than in most other adult movies.
Cowgirl - sexual position where the recipient is on top and facing their partner.
Creampie - adult movie term for when a man ejaculates inside his partner.
Crotch Pie - a term in adult movies for when a man ejaculates on his partner’s genital area.
Cunnilingus - the formal term for oral sex performed on a woman.
Cyberskin - a special patented material that looks and feels like human skin.