The Sexopedia Part 5: Sex positions, sixty nine, vibrator and much more…

Read the fifth and final part of the epic Sexopedia with terms like Rimming, Sex addiction, sixty nine and much more.

By: Editorial Team | | Updated: September 25, 2014 5:50 pm

We present the final part of the giant encyclopaedia which has proven extremely popular with the www.thehealthsite.com readers. In part 1, part 2, part 3 and part 4 we discussed terms like anal sex, BDSM, doggy style, Kama Sutra and nymphomania. Here’s the fifth and final part of the series: Also Read - A heart attack does not mean that you stop having sex

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Rimming or anilingus refers to the act of stimulating the anus with the tongue. It’s extremely risky because of the presence of dangerous microbes in the anal area which can lead to various STDs. Also Read - Does your anomaly scan say you have posterior placenta? Here is what it means

Safe sex

Protected or safe sex is a form of intercourse where couples use some form of protection against pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease like condoms. The HIV pandemic has made protected sex a global issue and thankfully increased awareness about the importance of condoms.. (Also read: Condoms: Frequently Asked Questions)

Sex addiction

Sex addiction refers to extremely frequent urges, behaviours or thoughts in men and women to indulge in sexual activity. In women, this is termed as nymphomania whereas in men it is called satyriasis. It’s considered a disease by the WHO though there’s no explanation for it. Some believe it’s common with bipolarity while others include compulsive and impulsive behavioural models. Like alcohol addiction or drug addiction, there are self-help groups for people to cope with the condition.

Sex positions

Sex positions refer to the positions that people adopt for the purpose of sexual activities or sexual intercourse. There are numerous sex positions like missionary, sixty nine, doggy style, etc. that partners can adopt to spice up their sex life! (Also read: 10 sex positions for body-conscious days)

Sexual hygiene

Sexual hygiene refers to the practices that people do before and after sex in order to keep themselves clean. It is advisable for partners to maintain good sexual hygiene so that they avoid infections as well as don’t turn each other off! (Also read: Tips to maintain better sexual hygiene)

Sexually Transmitted Disease/Infection

The term STDs or Sexually transmitted diseases refer to diseases that are transmitted by some form of sexual contact or another including kissing, oral, anal or vaginal sex. Most of these diseases aren’t just spread exclusively by sexual acts and can follow other routes like touching, mother to infant, intravenous needle use, blood transfusion, etc. Some of the common ones include syphilis, gonorrhoea, herpes, genital warts and of course HIV/AIDS. (Also read: Sexually Transmitted Diseases – you could have one!)

Sixty Nine

Sixty Nine is a popular sex position where both partners perform oral sex on each other at the same time! Despite its popularity, it is not an easy position to master and can take some co-ordination and manoeuvring for both partners to get comfortable.

Spooning sex position

The position is called spooning because it represents the way two spoons lay alongside each other. This one is more popular because it requires considerably less work from both parties. It’s one of the more lazy sex positions. Basically, it’s a version of rear entry but instead of the woman lying on her chest or bend on her knees she is on her side. (Also read: Top sex positions: Spooning)

Standing sex position

It is a sex position which demands some athleticism and strength especially from the male partner. It usually involves the female partner with her back against the wall using it as a support while the male partner enters while supporting her bodyweight by holding her up. (Also read: Top sex positions: Standing)

Transvestite

Transvestite refers to a person who cross-dresses, i.e. wears clothes that are usually associated with the opposite gender.

Transsexual

A transsexual is a person who does not identify with a gender they have been assigned by birth. To put it simply, a transsexual finds himself/herself to be trapped in the body of the opposite sex.

Unprotected sex

Unprotected sex refers to sexual activity engaged in without the use of condoms or any other form of precaution against pregnancy or STDs. It is highly dangerous to have unprotected sex with unknown partners and can result in HIV and other such diseases.

Uterus

The uterus is a major female reproductive sex organ that located between the bladder and the rectum. One of its main functions is to nourish the developing foetus prior to birth.

Urinary Tract Infection

When any part of the urinary tract – the kidneys, the ureters, the bladder or the urethra – is infected, it is called a Urinary Tract Infection. (Also read: Urinary Tract Infections – Tips to deal with them (Video))

Vaginismus

Vaginismus is a painful condition that affects women mostly during sex. It’s the involuntary spasm of the muscles of the lower end of the vagina, something that can make intercourse extremely painful. It occurs because instead of relaxing, the muscles tense up and a woman suffering from the condition can’t control when the muscles will spasm. (Also read: Could vaginismus be making sex painful for her?)

Vaginal intercourse

Vaginal intercourse refers to the insertion and thrusting of an erect male penis into a female vagina for the purposes of sexual pleasure or reproduction.

Vibrator

A vibrator is a sex toy that is used by females for sexual stimulation and masturbation. Hysteria – a 2011 film, starring Hugh Dancy and Maggie Gyllenhaall, depicts the story behind the invention of the device by Dr Mortimer Granville.

From the archives: Sexopedia Part 1, Sexopedia Part 2, Sexopedia Part 3 and Sexopedia Part 4.

Published : September 3, 2013 11:48 am | Updated:September 25, 2014 5:50 pm

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