Clear language, organized by category.

A broad modern approach to attentive intimacy that may include emotional presence, breath, eye contact, affectionate or sensual touch, communication, shared stillness, and nonsexual connection. It can include tantric sex, but does not require sexual activity, arousal, nudity, or orgasm, and is not identical to historical Tantric traditions.

A varied modern sexual practice that commonly emphasizes attentive pleasure, breath, slower pacing, intentional erotic touch, communication, and less pressure toward a predetermined climax. It may sit within tantric intimacy, but specifically involves sexual or erotic pleasure and is not synonymous with historical Tantra.

In naturist usage, a person who is wearing clothing, or an area where clothing is customary. The term describes dress, not a person's attitude toward naturism.

A beach where nude use occurs with some apparent acceptance but without a confirmed formal designation. Tolerance and enforcement can change, so current local rules need checking.

Optional shorthand for the person primarily giving an activity or direction, the person primarily receiving it, and someone who may enjoy either position. These words can describe a moment rather than a fixed identity.

A contested phrase for a bottom or submissive attempting to direct a scene in a way that conflicts with the negotiated dynamic. It is sometimes misused to discourage valid feedback, requests, or withdrawal of consent.

A negotiated authority dynamic intended to cover broad or ongoing areas of life, often shortened to TPE. The phrase does not create literal total control: consent remains revocable, and legal rights and personal safety cannot be signed away.

A three-person relationship in which each person has a direct romantic or sexual relationship with the other two. A triad contains several individual relationships as well as the group relationship.

Lifestyle shorthand, often for a bisexual woman open to connecting with an established couple. The term reflects perceived rarity and should not replace discussion of the person's individual needs, relationships, and boundaries.

Seeking one person to join an established couple under couple-centered expectations, often requiring that person to date both partners or leave both relationships together. The phrase is commonly used when discussing power imbalances in this arrangement.

A popular-culture symbol sometimes associated with swinging. Its use is inconsistent and often joking, so seeing one should never be treated as evidence of interest or consent.

Consensual penetration of a vagina by a penis. It is one form of sexual activity and is not the universal definition of sex.

Informal shorthand for interests, activities, or relationships regarded as conventional or non-kinky in a given context. What counts as vanilla is subjective and varies among people and communities.

Gathering relevant information, references, and context before deciding whether or how to meet, play, date, collaborate, or share access with someone.

A purpose-built high-frequency, high-voltage, very low-current device used in electroplay to create surface-level electrical sensation or sparks through compatible accessories. It differs from pad-based e-stim, TENS, EMS, and household electricity.

Using rope to restrain, position, frame, or create a ritualized sense of control during consensual adult play.

Using cuffs, ties, or other restraint tools to temporarily limit movement between consenting adults, with attention to comfort, circulation, and quick release.

Reducing sight to heighten anticipation, touch, sound, and trust during consensual adult play.

Mouth restraints or silence play used during consensual BDSM or roleplay, with a strong focus on nonverbal communication and safety signals.

Wearing or offering a collar as a symbol of role, devotion, ownership-style language, or negotiated containment between consenting adults.