Porn Glossary
A comprehensive glossary of 150 porn terms and definitions. From streaming formats to subscription models - understand the terminology before you browse.
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Aftercare- Care and check-in after intense sex or kink, focused on emotional grounding, physical comfort, and r...Age Play- Consensual adult roleplay where partners act out age-based dynamics, with no minors involved....Ahegao- An exaggerated facial expression from Japanese hentai depicting overwhelming sexual pleasure, marked...AI Girlfriend- A digital companion powered by AI that simulates romantic and emotional relationships through text, ...AI Porn- Adult sexual imagery, video, or text generated using artificial intelligence tools without requiring...Anal Sex- Sexual activity involving anal stimulation or penetration with fingers, toys, or genitals....Anal Training- A gradual conditioning process used to safely prepare the body for anal penetration, typically invol...
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Bareback- Sexual intercourse without a condom or other barrier protection, originally a term from gay sex cult...BDSM- An umbrella term for consensual bondage, discipline, dominance, submission, sadism, and masochism....Body Worship- An erotic practice in which one partner lavishes focused, reverential attention on the other's body ...Bondage- The consensual restraint of a partner using rope, cuffs, tape, or other materials as part of sexual ...Bratting- A dynamic in BDSM where a submissive intentionally misbehaves, teases, or defies their dominant in a...Breath Play- A kink category involving controlled restriction of airflow or breathing during sex - ranging from l...Breeding Kink- A sexual fantasy centered on the idea of intentional pregnancy or conception, often practiced as rol...Bukkake- A sexual act and established porn genre in which multiple people ejaculate onto one person, originat...
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Cam Girl- A woman who performs live online shows and earns through tips, private sessions, and subscriptions....Camming- Live webcam performance, often adult, where viewers interact and pay in real time....Catfishing- Using a fake online identity to manipulate someone emotionally, romantically, or sexually....CBT (Cock and Ball Torture)- BDSM play involving consensual pain, pressure, or sensation applied to the penis and testicles....Chastity- A kink practice involving controlled prevention of orgasm or sexual activity, often enforced through...Chemsex- The practice of using specific drugs - typically methamphetamine, GHB/GBL, and mephedrone - to facil...Chikan- A Japanese term for groping or molestation in public spaces, most commonly associated with incidents...CNC- Consensual non-consent roleplay where pre-negotiated resistance is acted out under strict boundaries...Cock Ring- A ring-shaped device worn around the base of the penis, or around both the penis and scrotum, design...Collar- A physical object, typically worn around the neck, that symbolizes ownership or commitment within a ...Compersion- The warm, positive feeling of joy derived from watching a partner experience happiness with another ...Consensual Non-Consent- A BDSM dynamic where partners pre-negotiate and roleplay resistance, force, or coercion within firm ...Content Creator- A person who produces digital media for an audience, often monetized through ads, subscriptions, or ...Creampie- A sex act where ejaculation happens inside a partner and is visible afterward....Cuckold- A consensual fetish where someone is aroused by their partner having sex with another person....Cucquean- The female equivalent of a cuckold - a woman who is aroused by watching or knowing that her male par...
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Daddy Dom- A dominant partner in a BDSM dynamic who leads through nurturing, protective authority rather than s...DADT (Don't Ask, Don't Tell)- A relationship agreement in non-monogamous contexts where partners agree not to disclose details abo...Deepfake- AI-generated media that realistically swaps faces or voices, often misused in non-consensual sexual ...Deepthroat- Oral sex technique involving deeper penetration toward the throat with controlled breathing and paci...Deepthroat Training- A gradual practice of training the gag reflex to allow deeper oral penetration through incremental d...Denial Play- A consensual BDSM practice in which one partner - typically the dominant - controls and withholds th...Dick Pic- A photo of a penis shared digitally, sometimes consensually and sometimes unsolicited....Dick Rating- A paid or free service where a content creator rates and comments on photos of a subscriber's genita...Dirty Talk- Explicit verbal or written sexual communication during or outside of sex, used to enhance arousal an...Dominatrix- A professional or lifestyle dominant woman who takes on an active controlling role in BDSM sessions,...Dom/Sub- A consensual power exchange dynamic where one partner takes a dominant role and the other takes a su...Double Penetration- A sex act involving two simultaneous penetrations, vaginal and anal or two of one type....Double Stuffed- A colloquial term for double penetration in adult content, typically referring specifically to simul...Doxxing- Publishing someone's private identifying information online to intimidate, shame, or endanger them....
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Edge Play- BDSM activities that involve higher physical or psychological risk, requiring advanced skills, conse...Edging- Deliberately nearing orgasm, then slowing or stopping stimulation to delay climax and intensify rele...Erotic Asphyxiation- A sexual practice involving intentional restriction of airflow to the brain during arousal to intens...Erotic Massage- A massage that incorporates sexual arousal or stimulation, practiced as foreplay, a standalone intim...Escort- A paid companion who may offer social company, intimacy, or sexual services depending on local law....Ethical Non-Monogamy- An umbrella term for relationship structures where people openly and consensually maintain multiple ...Exhibitionism- A kink centered on being seen sexually, from suggestive display to consensual public play contexts....
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Face Sitting- A sex act where one partner straddles the other's face for oral sex, also practiced as a dominance a...Fansly- A subscription content platform, often adult-focused, where creators sell exclusive posts and messag...Femdom- Female-led dominance dynamic in BDSM where a woman directs power exchange and control....Fetish- An intense sexual attraction to a specific object, body part, material, or scenario not conventional...Findom- Financial domination kink where a submissive gives money or gifts to a dominant....Fire Play- A BDSM edge play practice that uses fire, flames, flash cotton, or heated implements on or near the ...Fisting- Insertion of a whole hand into the vagina or anus, done gradually with heavy preparation....Fleshlight- A brand name (and genericized term) for a male masturbation sleeve, typically shaped like a flashlig...Foot Fetish- Sexual attraction to feet, toes, or footwear, consistently measured as the most common body-part fet...Forced Feminization- A consensual BDSM and gender play scenario in which a dominant partner dresses, presents, or treats ...Free Use- A consensual relationship dynamic or roleplay scenario in which one partner has pre-agreed, ongoing ...Friends With Benefits- A dynamic where two people who are friends engage in sexual activity without the commitments or expe...
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Gangbang- A scene where one person has sex with multiple partners in a single session....GFE- Girlfriend experience service style emphasizing warmth, attention, and relational intimacy....Ghosting- Ending communication abruptly without explanation in dating, sex, or online relationships....Glory Hole- A hole in a partition through which anonymous sexual acts, typically oral sex, are performed with th...Gooning- A state of deep, trance-like sexual arousal achieved through extended solo edging, where rational th...
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Hentai- Sexually explicit animated content originating from Japan, spanning illustrated manga and animated v...Hookup- A casual sexual encounter without commitment expectations, often arranged quickly....Hotwife- A married or partnered woman who has sex with other men with her partner's knowledge and enthusiasti...Humiliation Kink- Consensual arousal from degradation, embarrassment, or status lowering within negotiated limits....
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Masochist- A person who experiences pleasure, arousal, or psychological satisfaction from receiving pain, humil...Metamour- Your partner's partner — someone you are connected to through a shared relationship but are not roma...Mile High Club- Slang for having engaged in sexual activity while aboard an aircraft in flight, typically at cruisin...Mistress- Two meanings: (1) historical/romantic usage - a woman in a long-term extramarital affair with a marr...Monogamish- A relationship structure that is primarily monogamous but allows for occasional sexual experiences o...
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Needle Play- An advanced BDSM edge play practice involving the insertion of sterile needles into the skin for sen...Nesting Partner- A romantic or life partner who you live with — used in polyamorous contexts to describe a live-in pa...New Relationship Energy- The intense, often euphoric rush of excitement, attraction, and obsessive focus that characterizes t...Nipple Play- Sexual stimulation of the nipples through touch, suction, temperature, or clamping, practiced by peo...NSFW- Label meaning Not Safe For Work, warning content may be sexual, graphic, or otherwise inappropriate ...
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OnlyFans- A paid subscription platform where creators publish exclusive content directly for fans....OnlyFans Model- A creator who monetizes images, videos, chat, and custom requests on OnlyFans....Open Relationship- A mutually agreed arrangement where partners may have sexual or romantic connections with other peop...OPP (One Penis Policy)- A non-monogamy rule - typically set by male partners in heterosexual open relationships - that permi...Orgasm Control- A BDSM power exchange practice where one partner dictates when, how, or whether the other may orgasm...Orgasm Denial- A BDSM practice where one partner controls and withholds the other's orgasm to build arousal or main...
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Parallel Polyamory- A polyamorous relationship style where partners maintain separate social networks and metamours do n...Pay-Per-View- Pricing model where fans pay for a specific locked post, clip, or live session....Pegging- Sex act where one partner penetrates another anally using a strap-on....Pet Play- A BDSM or kink roleplay where one person adopts an animal persona and is cared for or handled by a p...Polyamory- Consensual practice of maintaining multiple romantic relationships with everyone informed....Polycule- The complete network of romantic and sexual relationships connected through shared partners — visual...Poppers- Inhalable alkyl nitrites (typically amyl, butyl, or isopropyl nitrite) used recreationally to produc...Pornstar- Professional performer in commercial adult films, scenes, or subscription productions....Power Bottom- A receptive partner in penetrative sex who actively controls the pace, depth, and intensity of the e...Primal Play- A BDSM dynamic centered on raw, instinct-driven physical expression - growling, biting, scratching, ...Prostate Massage- Sexual stimulation of the prostate gland (accessed through the anal canal) to produce distinct arous...
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Rabbit Vibrator- A dual-stimulation vibrator with a main shaft for internal penetration and an external arm (often sh...Relationship Anarchy- A relationship philosophy that rejects hierarchies, labels, and prescribed rules for how relationshi...Revenge Porn- Non-consensual sharing of intimate images or videos to harm, control, or humiliate someone....Rimming- Oral stimulation of the anus, usually with tongue contact and hygiene prep....Role Play- Consensual sexual or erotic play where partners adopt characters, scenarios, or personas different f...Rope Bunny- A person who takes the receiving role in rope bondage - the one being tied rather than the one doing...Ruined Orgasm- A BDSM practice where stimulation is abruptly stopped or reduced right at the point of orgasm, resul...
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Sadist- A person who experiences pleasure, arousal, or satisfaction from inflicting consensual pain, discomf...Sadomasochism- Consensual erotic exchange involving the giving and receiving of pain or humiliation for mutual plea...Safe Word- Pre-agreed word or signal used to pause or stop sexual activity immediately....Sensation Play- A broad BDSM category involving deliberate manipulation of physical sensations - heat, cold, texture...Sex Positive- A cultural and personal attitude that regards consensual sexual expression as healthy and worthy of ...Sexting- Sending sexual texts, images, or videos through messaging apps or social platforms....Sex Toy- Any device or object designed or used to enhance sexual pleasure, including vibrators, dildos, pumps...Sex Worker- An umbrella term for anyone who exchanges sexual services, content, or performances for payment, inc...Shibari- Japanese-inspired rope bondage focused on restraint, aesthetics, and sensation....Simp- Internet slang for someone seen as overly deferential or financially excessive toward a desired pers...Softcore- Sexually suggestive media with limited explicit detail compared with hardcore porn....Solo Polyamory- A polyamorous approach where a person maintains their own independent life as the anchor — not seeki...Spanking- The erotic act of striking the buttocks with an open hand or implement for sexual pleasure, punishme...Squirting- Expulsion of fluid from the urethral area during intense sexual stimulation....Stealthing- The non-consensual removal of a condom during sex without the partner's knowledge - legally recogniz...Strap-On- A dildo worn with a harness, used for penetrative sex regardless of the wearer's anatomy....Subspace- An altered, euphoric mental state experienced by submissives during intense BDSM play, caused by end...Sugar Daddy- A person who provides financial support or gifts in exchange for companionship or intimacy....Sugar Dating- Relationship style where financial support and companionship are negotiated upfront....Swinging- Consensual non-monogamy where couples swap partners or have group sexual experiences....Switch- Someone who enjoys both dominant and submissive roles in BDSM, shifting between them across scenes o...
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Tantric Sex- A sexuality practice rooted in ancient Hindu and Buddhist traditions that emphasizes mindfulness, br...Teledildonics- Internet-connected sex tech enabling remote toy control, syncing, and interactive intimacy....Threesome- A sexual encounter involving three people simultaneously, with any combination of genders or orienta...Throuple- A romantic relationship involving three people who are all involved with each other — a portmanteau ...Top/Bottom- Terms describing sexual roles: the top takes the more active, giving, or penetrating role; the botto...Tribute- A payment sent to a creator or dominant as respect, attention, or kink ritual....Tube Site- Free porn streaming platform with large video libraries supported mostly by ads....Twerking- A dance style involving rhythmic hip and glute movements in a low stance, often performed in sexual ...
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Vanilla- Sexual style viewed as conventional, usually without kink or power-exchange elements....Voyeurism- Arousal from watching others in sexual contexts, consensually in ethical kink spaces....V-Relationship- A polyamorous configuration where one person (called the hinge) maintains romantic relationships wit...