Sexinfo Glossary (N-S)

Nexus

Mon, 31 May 2004 14:50:00 GMT

Nexus A silicone double dildo, it is angled so that one end goes inside the vagina of the woman wearing the harness, while the other end penetrates another person.

Nipple Clamps

Mon, 31 May 2004 14:50:00 GMT

Devices designed to grasp the nipple and apply pleasurable pressure to the nipples during sex play.

Nocturnal Emission

Mon, 31 May 2004 14:50:00 GMT

Nocturnal Emission Involuntary orgasms experienced mostly by men (but also some women) during sleep. Also known as wet dreams.

Nonoxynol-9

Mon, 31 May 2004 14:50:00 GMT

A detergent, sometimes included in lubricated condoms, lubricants and birth control gels and foams, that kills sperm. Some people are allergic or sensitive to nonoxynol-9. Originally thought to reduce the transmission of STDs, recent studies have shown that because nonoxynol-9 can irritate mucous membranes, it actually increases the risk of STD transmission.

Oral Sex

Mon, 31 May 2004 14:50:00 GMT

Oral sex—the art of getting your lover off with your mouth—is an intimate and satisfying act. Good oral sex technique, delivered with unbridled enthusiasm, should be a staple of your sexual repertoire.

At Babeland, we offer information on sexual anatomy so you can first familiarize yourself with your lover’s genitals. We give you detailed oral sex tips in these his and hers primers: How to Give Him a Blow Job (Fellatio), and How to Go Down on a Woman (Cunnilingus). And we bet we’re the only place you can learn how to perform oral sex on a dildo, courtesy of our How to Suck Strap-On Cock.

Among the tips you’ll glean from these full-length features:

* Lick her like an ice cream cone…big soft licks from stem to stern with a wide flat tongue stimulate all the nerves in her genital area. * Insert two fingers in her vagina while licking her clit. Curl those fingers up towards your tongue, capturing her clit and g-spot between your mouth and fingers. * Use a flavored condom on your next blow job. Chocolate, mint or fruit-flavored condoms mask the taste of latex.* Mouth off. Slide your lips gently over your teeth for smooth sailing. Suck on the sensitive glans, running your tongue along the underside of the penis.* Oral sex toys tips: hold a small vibrator against your cheek during your next blow job, or run one along his ball or cock to enhance the sensations.

Orgasm

Mon, 31 May 2004 14:50:00 GMT

Science defines orgasm as the involuntary muscle spasms that come with the release of sexual tension. This stark definition does not even hint at the variety of orgasmic experiences available to the willing pleasure seeker. Orgasms range in intensity from a sweet ripple of pleasure around the genitals to a roaring, curling wave of energy through the entire body.

Many women have trouble achieving orgasm. If you have never had an orgasm, or want to experience stronger orgasms, here are a few suggestions to get you started.
Get to know your genitals! Get out a mirror and start exploring.
Masturbate. It teaches you how you like to be touched and is the surest way to learn techniques that can help break new sexual ground, both alone and with a partner.
Get turned on! Explore your erotic mind by reading sexy fiction, watching explicit movies or writing a fantasy of your own.
Manually stimulate your clitoris. Experiment with different strokes or rhythms.
Try adding a vibrator. A lot of women find that a vibrator provides enough strong clit stimulation and unlike a hand, won’t cramp up right before climax!
Make noise. Don't be afraid to move, rock, grunt, scream, and cry during sex.
Tease yourself. When you hit a plateau of sexual tension, back away from it, breathe deeply, then start again. The sexual energy can build in cycles, each more intense than the last.

Read more orgasm tips in How to Have an Orgasm or check out our vibrator collection.

Packing

Mon, 31 May 2004 14:50:30 GMT

Packing The act of wearing a dildo under your clothes in order to simulate the look of a man’s genital “package.”

Paraphilia

Mon, 31 May 2004 14:50:28 GMT

Paraphilia Not one of the favored terms around Babeland. This medical term refers to any of a group of psychosexual “disorders” characterized by sexual fantasies, feelings, or activities involving a nonhuman object, a nonconsenting partner, or pain or humiliation of oneself or one's partner. Also called sexual deviation. We choose to focus on the ways in which any consensual sex act is good and healthy, while medical and psychological history has tended to judge any non-normative acts harshly.

Pedophilia

Mon, 31 May 2004 14:50:27 GMT

A paraphilia characterized by intense, recurring sexual urges or fantasies involving sexual activities with a prepubescent child.

Pegging

Wed, 30 Jun 2004 15:57:00 GMT

Slang for a woman fucking a man in the ass with a strap-on dildo.

Penis Pump

Mon, 31 May 2004 14:50:24 GMT

Penis pumps are hard plastic cylinders that fit over the penis and create a vacuum using suction. They are meant to help a man get an erection or to simulate a blow job. Penis pumps won’t permanently enlarge your penis; the changes are temporary. The dick you will have, at least for a little while after removing the pump, is not Sean Michael's porn dick, but a rather spongy imitation.

Penis Pumps work on the principle of vacuum aspiration. Through squeezing a bulb or working a plunger the air is sucked out of a cylinder that is over the shaft. As the air is suctioned out and a vacuum is created, your penis gets pulled into the cylinder and extra blood rushes into the erectile tissue creating greater-than-average engorgement. Many men find the intense suction sensation to be an enjoyable addition to masturbation, while others like the looks of their dick stretched out in the cylinder. Some people use these toys in BDSM play, because the sensations are more intense.

At Babeland, the Penis Pump is the sturdiest, best-made and strongest pump. The cylinder is acrylic. The cylinder on the other pumps, like the Silicone Pump, is made of hard plastic and the suction is gentler. Some of the other pumps have a soft or textured lining that adds to sensation.

Learn more about safe use of penis pumps or check out our complete line of Men's Toys.

Penis Ring

Mon, 31 May 2004 14:50:22 GMT

A ring usually made of rubber or leather that is worn at the base of the penis to prolong erection by restricting blood flow out of the penis. Penis rings can also have vibrating attachments designed to stimulate the clitoris during partner sex. See also cock ring and vibrating cock ring.

Penis Sleeve

Mon, 31 May 2004 14:50:21 GMT

A men’s masturbation toy, usually made of soft, pliable material, resembling a tube or cylinder. Check out our collection of penis sleeves, the most popular of which is the Fleshlight.

Perineum

Mon, 31 May 2004 14:50:19 GMT

The area of skin between the anus and the scrotum or the anus and vagina. Because of its proxmity to the PC muscle and the root of the penis, the area often responds pleasurably to stimulation. Try firm pressure or vibration (turn a vibrator like the Rabbit Habit around so that when the main shaft is in your vagina or anus, the rabbit ears press against the perineum.)

Pocket Rocket

Mon, 31 May 2004 14:50:18 GMT

Blast into orbit with the tiny-but-mighty Babeland Pocket Rocket, one of the most popular portable battery vibrators on the market today. The Pocket Rocket has topped Babeland’s chart for years, wooing women’s hearts and clits with its powerful vibrations and totally discreet look. At just four inches long, the Pocket Rocket slips easily into a pant’s pocket or a purse, making it the ideal toy for a night on a town, a long plane ride, or a quickie in the office bathroom!

Because of its small size the Pocket Rocket can be easily incorporated into a variety of sexual activities. Hold it against your cheek during your next blow job, or palm it while giving your lover a thrilling hand job. The Pocket Rocket has spawned a slew of similar vibrators, including a waterproof model and knockoffs in every color of the rainbow.

Purchase or read more about the Pocket Rocket.

Polyurethane

Mon, 31 May 2004 14:50:16 GMT

Any of various polymers containing the urethane radical; a wide variety of synthetic forms are made and used as adhesives or plastics or paints or rubber, including condoms.

Pornography

Mon, 31 May 2004 14:50:15 GMT

Objects or materials that depict erotic behavior with the intent to sexually arouse; sexually oriented material that is not considered acceptable by community standards; ironically, the same material when judged subjectively acceptable is often referred to as erotica.

Prostate Gland

Mon, 31 May 2004 14:50:13 GMT

The prostate gland is a donut-shaped gland surrounding the urethra in men. Through the anus, both the prostate gland and the root of the penis can be stimulated. Many men enjoy this type of anal play; some experience orgasms induced solely by prostate stimulation, while others find that the quality of their orgasms is more intense when the prostate is involved. Butt toys are great for prostate stimulation.

Prostate Stimulation

Mon, 31 May 2004 14:50:12 GMT

The prostate gland is a donut-shaped gland surrounding the urethra. Through the anus, both the prostate gland and the root of the penis can be stimulated. Many men enjoy this type of anal play; some experience orgasms induced solely by prostate stimulation, while others find that the quality of their orgasms is more intense when the prostate is involved.

The prostate responds well to firm pressure, so stimulate it using a finger, dick, dildo or other toy. The prostate gland is located about two inches inside towards the belly. In fact, its location is similar to the G-spot and is sometimes referred to as the Male G-spot. If you are diving for the prostate, remember the lube! Lubricant makes anal penetration much more pleasurable.

Popular toys for prostate stimulation include butt plugs, which are designed to be inserted and left in place. They’re usually diamond-shaped, with a bulging middle, a narrow neck, and a flanged base to prevent the toy slipping up inside the rectum. Anal beads can also combine rolling prostate stimulation, as well as the edgy thrill of the sphincter muscles contracting each time a bead is inserted or removed.

Check out Babeland’s line of butt toys or read How to Have Anal Sex.

Pthalates

Mon, 31 May 2004 14:50:10 GMT

Pthalates are a group of chemical compounds mainly used as plasticizers—substances added to plastics to increase their flexibility. Some European countries have banned the use of pthalates in children’s toys, because studies on animals have shown that large amounts of pthalates can damage organs.