Sex Education Terms

noun a small sensitive and erectile part of the female genitals at the anterior end of the vulva

noun the act of caressing or touching in a loving or sensual way

• The suspect was caught fondling himself in public and was immediately arrested.
• I caught my little brother fondling his action figures when he thought no one was watching.
• I can't believe he was caught fondling her at the party last night.
• The artist's hands moved delicately, fondling the clay as if it were alive.

noun an anatomical structure found in some animals

• The doctor explained the importance of regular check-ups for prostate health, including examining the penis.
• I can't believe he drew a smiley face on his penis with a Sharpie.
• He got kicked in the nuts and now his penis is all swollen.
• His ego is so big, he might as well be walking around with a golden penis.

noun an extreme or irrational fear of penises

• Phallophobia is a type of specific phobia characterized by an irrational fear of the penis.
• I heard she has phallophobia, so she gets nervous around guys.
• Some people joke that phallophobia is just a fancy term for being scared of male genitalia.
• Her phallophobia is like a barrier preventing her from forming intimate relationships.