Glossary of contemporary sexual practices
You are on the page for the Glossary of sexual practices. A linguistic journey through terms, expressions and practices from the varied universe of desire, intimacy and sexuality. Here you won't find just definitions, but a vocabulary useful to those who wish to understand with clarity and without prejudice what can enrich relationships through the exploration of the many practices linked to sexual pleasure.
Each entry is an opportunity to explore concepts ranging from traditional sexuality to the most extreme practices, including those born in the digital age. This glossary does not claim to exhaust every possible nuance related to desire and eroticism in general, but aims to accompany you through this labyrinth of sexual practices, with respect and accuracy.
Visit the following links to delve deeper into the entries: you can discover meanings and contexts. . If you decide to experiment with new erotic techniques, we recommend always putting consent and awareness first. Without these two fundamental elements, every experience loses its most authentic value and risks turning from shared exploration into something confusing and harmful. Pleasure, to be true, must be born free, informed, and fully desired by all people involved. That said… enjoy the rest of your reading
Relationship practices and dynamics
- Anal
- BDSM
- Bondage
- Dominance & Submission (D/s)
- Sadomasochism (SM)
- Role Play
- Power Exchange
- Sensory Play
- Teasing & Denial
- Edging
- Impact Play
- Ballbusting
- Pegging
- Cuckolding
- Femdom (Female Domination)
- Findom (Financial Domination)
- Foot Fetish
- Fisting
- Squirting
- Dirty Talk
- Degradation
- Humiliation
- Aftercare
- JOI (Jerk Off Instructions)
- SPH (Small Penis Humiliation)
- CBT (Cock and Ball Torture)
Body types and physical attraction
- BBW (Big Beautiful Woman)
- BHM (Big Handsome Man)
- Big Tits
- Big Ass
- Petite
- Curvy
- Muscular
- Chubby
- Fitness Model
- Hairy
- Smooth
- MILF
Ethnicity, identity and cultural representations
Sensory and digital stimulation
- ASMR
- Audio Eroticism
- Voice Fetish
- erotic ASMR
- Webcam Interaction
- Live Videochat
- Parasocial Interaction
- Digital Intimacy
Psychology of desire and fantasies
- Fetishism (historical-clinical framing)
- Sexual Fantasy
- Voyeurism
- Exhibitionism
- Taboo Fantasies
- Desire and Control
- Consent Dynamics
- Agency in Sexuality
Platforms and consumption models
- Videochat for Adults
- Live Cam Interaction
- OnlyFans
- Subscription-based Eroticism
- Interactive Eroticism
- Performer–User Dynamics
- Monetization of Intimacy
Inclusion, accessibility and society
- Sexuality and Disability
- Intimacy and Loneliness
- Male Sexual Loneliness
- Aging and Sexual Desire
- Body Positivity
- Neurodiversity and Sexuality
- Online Safe Spaces
