Glossary of Terms

Commonly used terms on my site

I am a bugger for using long words and technical terms, so I have compiled this glossary of terms to help everyone out.

Search for glossary terms (regular expression allowed)
Term Main definition
Phenoxyethanol
Phenoxyethanol is used as a preservative in cosmetic products to limit bacterial growth.
Hits - 5797
Synonyms - 2-Phenoxyethanol,PhE
PETG
PETG is a Glycol Modified version of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), which is commonly used to manufacture water bottles. It is a semi-rigid material with good impact resistance, but it has a slightly softer surface which makes it prone to wear.
Hits - 2263
Synonyms - Polyethylene Terephthalate
PET
There are no chemical phthalates or bisphenol A (BPA) in PET plastic, and therefore PET plastic does not leach these substances. PET plastic is approved as safe for food and beverage contact by FDA and similar regulatory agencies throughout the world, and has been for more than 30 years. PET plastics are not considered recyclable.
Hits - 10054
Synonyms - polyethylene terephthalate
Paraben
Parabens are a common preservative used in many products in the US and throughout the world. Recently, due to new studies on the effects of parabens in the human body, several nations in the EU have outlawed the use of parabens in consumer products.
Hits - 8828
P-spot
For many men, massaging the prostate is a real sexual turn-on that can make sexual climax more pleasurable. In fact, some refer to the prostate as the “p-spot.”
Hits - 10485
Synonyms - pspot
Nawashi
Nawashi (縄師) (noun; lit. "rope master", "rope teacher" or "maker of string"), is a word which in SM circles means "rope artist". Nawashi are those who have some recognized proficiency in the historic erotic art of kinbaku (緊縛) (lit. tight binding) or kinbaku-bi (lit. beautiful bondage). Other terms used in Japan for rope artists within SM culture are "kinbakushi" and "bakushi", with "bakushi" being more typical.
Hits - 1521
Nadu
A common position in Gorean bdsm in which the slave (kajira or kajirus) kneels with knees spread apart, back straight, chest out and head held up. Eyes look down out of respect, and hands are placed palms-up on thighs.
Hits - 10579
Monopole
Term used in electrosex for an single pole electrode. Two are needed to form an electrical circuit. The most common monopole electrode is the self adhesive sticky pad electrode.
Hits - 15737
Methylparaben
There is controversy about whether methylparaben or propylparabens are harmful at concentrations typically used in body care or cosmetics. Methylparaben and propylparaben are considered generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the USFDA for food and cosmetic antibacterial preservation.
Hits - 7250
ipx7
Protected against heavy splashing and rain. Must not fail or show water seepage when exposed, but not when immersed. IPX-7 Waterproof Standard. Protected against short durations of water immersion. Max immersion for less than 30 minutes and at a depth of less than 1 meter.
Hits - 5032
Hypoallergenic
Designed to reduce or minimize the possibility of an allergic response, as by containing relatively few or no potentially irritating substances
Hits - 12336
Synonyms - hypo-allergenic
Hydroxypropyl Guar
A thickener which is an ether of propylene glycol. It is considered to have a very low level of toxicity and should not pose any risk. It is also found in many make-up and haircare products.
Hits - 4419
Hydroxyethyl cellulose
Hydroxyethyl cellulose, also known by the trade name Natrosol, is a gelling and thickening agent derived from cellulose. It is widely used in cosmetics, cleaning solutions, and other household products.
Hits - 8303
Synonyms - Hydroxyethylcellulose
Hydrophobic
A hydrophobic material is one that does not have an affinity for water. So when using this term for sex toy materials it means that the material will not absorb water. A material with no water in it is not a good breeding ground for bacteria or mold.
Hits - 7425
HFO
HFO stands for Hands Free Orgasm. This is an orgasm induced without any manual manipulation, usually as a result of an e-stim or electrostimulation session using an electrode together with an e-stim control box.
Hits - 1813
Synonyms - H.F.O.