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A-spot - the so-called male G Spot, an erogenous zone near the prostate known for intense orgasms with proper stimulation
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 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.
Benzocaine – an desensitizing ingredient commonly used in adult sex lubes and similar items that numbs the nerves – lengthening the time it takes to reach orgasm. This delay allows the user to have sex for a longer period than usual without weakening the feeling behind the orgasm itself.
Ben-Wa Balls - this adult sex 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.
Blow-up Dolls - an adult sex 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.
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.
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.
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.
Bullet Vibrators – a small vibrator, usually around 2 to 4 inches long, used mainly for clitoral stimulation and to enhance other adult sex toys.
Butt Plugs – designed specifically for anal stimulation, these adult 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.
Chubby – describes vibrators, dildos, dongs, or other adult sex 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.
Clitoral Vibrator – any kind of vibrator that provides clitoral stimulation, including rabbit vibes, beaver vibes, butterfly vibes and more.
Cock Ring – an adult 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.
Cyberskin – a special patented material that looks and feels like human skin. Often used to make realistic adult sex toys and male masturbators.
Desensitizing Agent – frequently used in creams or sprays that promise to delay ejaculation or orgasm. The agent, Benzocaine is one of the most commonly used, is applied directly to the erogenous zone and is used to slightly numb the nerves – making it harder than usual for the person to reach orgasm. Often used by men interested in lasting longer during sex.
Dildo – an adult sex toy meant for vaginal or anal penetration made to closely resemble a penis, often used interchangeably with the word dong. Dildos are more realistic than dongs.
Dong – an adult sex toy meant for anal or vaginal penetration, often used interchangeably with the word dildo. Dongs are less realistic than dildos.
DP – common abbreviation for double penetration, position when a woman has a penis or sex toy in her vagina and anus at the same time.
Double Dong – a special type of dong measuring between 12 and 30 inches long featuring a head at both ends so two partners can use it at the same time, a synonym for double header.
Dual-action Vibrator – a vibrator designed to stimulate different erogenous zones at the same time. Rabbit vibrators, for instance, have a tickler to tease the clitoris while a separate vibrator provides stimulation in the shaft during penetration.
Egg Vibrators – these specialty vibrators are roughly the size of large eggs and usually come with a remote control to regulate speed and store the batteries. While egg vibrators can be inserted and used for stimulation, they are most often used to enhance other sex toys like love dolls and some cock rings.
G Spot Tip – the enlarged and sharply curved end at the tip of vibrators and adult sex toys designed for G Spot stimulation. The curve and larger-than-average tip make it much easier for the user to hit the G Spot.
G Spot Vibrator – a vibrator with a specially curved tip designed to make G Spot stimulation easier.
Girl Gasm – adult movie term for a woman who releases a clear, tasteless liquid from her vagina when she has an orgasm. This is not the same as a woman who urinates during sex.
Glass Toys – adult sex toys made from glass. Glass sex toys tend to be more expensive than average, but sex toy users prize glass for its many benefits, including: smoothness, easy-cleaning, and multiple sensations. Glass sex toys can be heated or cooled for extra stimulation and are often handmade. You can throw them in pot of boiling water to clean them or stick some glass toys in the dishwasher.
Gonzo – a special adult movie category featuring interaction between the on-screen star and someone off-screen, usually the cameraman or the director. This interaction can be anything from conversation to actual sex with the off-screen person.
Gushing – adult movie term for when a woman releases a clear liquid from her vagina while having an orgasm.
Hypoallergenic – these special adult sex toys are less likely to produce an allergic reaction. This is a common selling point for adult toys made from silicone or glass.
Interactive – an adult movie that gives the viewer a limited choice in what the movie presents. Most interactive titles feature a start screen that allow the user to select from different foreplay options for the star to perform like striptease, masturbation, or dirty talk. There are also options for different sexual activities and positions like cowgirl ride, doggy-style and cum shots.
Jelly – a popular material often used to make adult sex toys, vibrators, dildos and dongs. Jelly is firm enough for penetration, but has a little give for a smooth and comfortable experience.
Kegel Exercises – a set of special exercises used to strengthen a woman’s vaginal muscles.
Lube – a liquid used during sex to make penetration smoother and more comfortable. There are several different types of lube on the market to meet special needs like anal penetration, oral sex, and more.
Massage Vibrator – designed to give a partner a soothing, relaxing muscle massage only, not safe for penetration.
MILF – popular phrase used to describe attractive middle-aged women.
Pearls – beads located in an adult sex toy or vibrator and used to provide additional stimulation.
Penis Pump – an adult sex toy used to increase the length and girth of a man’s penis. The pump fits snugly around the penis and uses suction to increase the blood flow to the shaft. The increased amount of blood results in a larger overall penis. Results are often improved by using a cock ring immediately afterwards to restrict blood flow and to preserve the increased size.
Pleasure Nubs – larger bumps and ridges on a vibrator, usually located near the base and used for additional clitoral stimulation.
Pocket Rocket – a discreetly sized vibrator that can be easily hidden in a pocket or purse. These travel-sized vibrators are often used during vacations and sometimes during work breaks.
Pulsating patterns – an alternative vibrator setting that rapidly turns the vibrator or adult sex toy on and off as well as adjusting the speed from high to low with one push of a button. There are usually several different preset patterns for the user to choose from. This option is very popular as the user just focuses on pleasure instead of controls. Additionally, some users are further aroused by the surprise of not knowing what to expect.
Pumps – any adult sex toy that creates a vacuum-tight seal over a body part to increase blood flow to it, resulting in increased size and improved stimulation.
Rabbit Vibrators – a special type of vibrator very much in demand for its intense clitoral stimulation and additional features. Rabbit vibrators are named for the two ticklers, usually shaped as rabbit ears, that vibrate at high speeds against the clitoris.
Realistic – used to refer to any adult sex toy, vibrator, dildo and dong, or material that creates the appearance or feel of real human skin or body part like a penis or vagina.
Rotating Shaft – a special feature found on many Rabbit and G Spot vibrators that allows the shaft to slowly twirl in a complete circle.
Silicone – a high-quality material increasingly popular among adult sex toy users and makers. Silicone has several unique properties such as its ability to retain its shape despite hard use, durability, easy cleaning, superior hygienic features, softness, smoothness and more.
Strap on – a special type of dildo or dong that can be substituted for a penis. The dildo or dong is usually attached to a kind of harness the user wears like a pair of panties and must be strong enough to hold up to penetration and thrusting.
T-base – a large, flat based that expands from the shaft similar to the flat line at the top of the letter “t.” These are most often found on butt plugs and some other adult sex toys designed for anal play.
Ticklers – long, thin and highly flexible pieces of material made to stand out and transfer vibrations. Found on a wide variety of adult sex toys and vibrators, ticklers are useful for providing additional stimulation directly to the clitoris or during penetration. The bunny ears on a rabbit vibrator show how effective ticklers can be to helping someone have an orgasm.
Vibrator – specialized adult sex toy that relies on batteries or electricity to power a motor that causes the toy to vibrate at usually high speeds. By using the vibration on or near erogenous zones, this adult sex toy can deliver faster and more intense orgasms than normal. There are many different kinds of vibrators, each catering to specific needs and fitting a unique niche.
