Sexual Health Terminology

noun a sudden, short, and loud utterance or exclamation

verb to eject or discharge suddenly and forcefully

• The doctor explained that the male reproductive system ejaculates semen during ejaculation.
• I heard that some men can ejaculate really far.
• He was so excited he almost ejaculated on the spot.
• The volcano seemed to ejaculate lava into the sky during the eruption.

noun the act of ejaculating semen from the body

• Premature ejaculation is a common issue among men that can be treated with therapy.
• He was embarrassed after experiencing premature ejaculation during intimacy.
• Dude, don't worry about it, premature ejaculation happens to the best of us.
• The sudden ejaculation of laughter from the audience indicated that the comedian's joke was a hit.

adjective relating to or involved in reproduction or the production of offspring

• The reproductive system is responsible for producing offspring.
• She's studying about the reproductive process in biology class.
• I heard they're having a talk about reproductive health at the clinic.
• The company's new marketing strategy is like a reproductive cycle, constantly generating new leads.

noun the quality or state of being sexual; the capacity for sexual feelings

adjective relating to or characterized by sexual feelings or activities

• The study aims to explore the impact of culture on sexuality.
• She's always been open about her sexuality and preferences.
• Why do people always gossip about other people's sexuality?
• His creativity and imagination are the fuel for his artistic sexuality.

noun A person or animal's state of rest during which the body is inactive and unconscious

verb To rest in such a state

preposition Indicates the action of sleeping in close proximity or in the same bed with someone

• It is inappropriate to sleep with someone you are not in a committed relationship with.
• I heard that Sarah slept with her coworker after the office party.
• I can't believe he slept with his best friend's ex-girlfriend!
• Sometimes it feels like I am sleeping with my worries, they never seem to leave me alone.

noun a person who one knows and with whom one has a casual physical relationship without any commitment or emotional involvement

• They have established a relationship as friends with benefits.
• They're just friends with benefits, nothing serious.
• They're FWBs, keeping it casual.
• Their friendship comes with added benefits, if you know what I mean.

noun abbreviation for 'mainstream media', referring to large, established news organizations that are considered to represent the dominant views in society

• MSM stands for men who have sex with men, a term commonly used in public health research.
• MSM is often used as an abbreviation for men who are attracted to other men.
• Some people refer to MSM as 'dudes who like dudes'.
• In the world of online dating, MSM is a common category for men seeking relationships with other men.