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Letter : G

 

G-spot

Abbreviation for Grafenberg spot.

 

gamete

A generic term for a sex cell; an ovum or sperm.

 

gamete intra-fallopian transfer (GIFT)

A procedure for infertile couples in which sperm and eggs are collected and then inserted together into the woman's fallopian tube.

 

gardnerella vaginalis

The bacterium that is the most common cause of bacterial vaginosis. It also refers to the infection itself, which causes a thin, smelly discharge in both men and women.

 

gay-bashing

Violence against gay men, lesbians or bisexual people because of their orientation.

 

gender

The characteristics associated with being a male or a female; as distinguished from the term "sex" which is more ambiguous. Also sometimes used to merely refer to the state of being either male or female.

 

gender difference

Any difference between males and females.

 

gender dysphoria

Dissatisfaction with one's gender. In extreme cases, this condition is known as transsexualism, in which a person desires to be the other gender.

 

gender identity

The gender one feels himself or herself to be, whether physiologically male or female.

 

gender role

The role a person is expected to perform as a result of being male or female in a particular culture; as distinguished from the term "sex role" which is more ambiguous.

 

gender stereotype

An overgeneralized belief about the characteristics of a person based simply on their gender.

 

gender-role socialization

The ways in which children are taught to behave in ways considered appropriate by others for their gender.

 

genetic sex

The differentiation of males and females based upon chromosomal and hormonal differences.

 

genital warts

An STD caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) that causes warts to appear on the genitals.

 

genitals

The reproductive and sexual organs of males and females. Also sometimes known as genitalia.

 

gestation

The entire time of pregnancy -- from conception to birth.

 

gestational diabetes

A medical condition in which a pregnant woman develops a form of diabetes due to the pregnancy.

 

getting laid

Slang term for having sex.

 

getting off

Slang term for having an orgasm; usually used in reference to a male.

 

GIFT

Acronym for gamete intrafallopian transfer.

 

gigolo

A male prostitute or sex worker.

 

giving head

Slang term for fellatio.

 

glans clitoris

The sensitive tip of the clitoris.

 

glans penis

The sensitive tip of the penis.

 

going down (on)

Slang term for cunnilingus.

 

golden showers

Slang expression for a sexual variation involving urinating on a partner.

 

gonad

An organ that produces gametes; ovaries or testes.

 

gonadotropins

Hormones produced by the pituitary gland that stimulate the activity of the gonads.

 

gonorrhea

An STD caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium.

 

Grafenberg spot

A sexually sensitive area on the upper wall of the vagina approximately two inches from the opening. Also known as the G spot.

 

granuloma inguinale

An fairly rare STD that is characterized by nodules on the genitals that become lumpy, painless ulcers that bleed on contact.

 

gynecomastia

A condition that causes enlargement of a male's breasts during puberty.