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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.

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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 - 2752 Synonyms - H.F.O.
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 - 7565
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 - 8473 Synonyms - Hydroxyethylcellulose
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 - 4573
Hypoallergenic	Designed to reduce or minimize the possibility of an allergic response, as by containing relatively few or no potentially irritating substances Hits - 12560 Synonyms - hypo-allergenic