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ABDOMEN
AB-dough-men
The mid-section of the body.  Sometimes
mistakenly called the stomach.
Actually, the stomach is just one of the
important organs it contains.

ABORTION
a-BORE-shun
The termination (ending) of a pregnancy.
The term is usually used to refer to a
voluntary or intended ending of a
pregnancy in order to avoid having a
child.  An involuntary abortion is
called a miscarriage, and occurs because
of medical problems.

ABSTAIN ABSTINENCE
ab-STAIN  AB-sten-ance
To avoid certain substances or
activities.  Frequently used to refer to
the avoidance of certain foods, drugs,
or sexual activities.

ADOLESCENCE
add-dough-LESS-sense
The period between the beginning of
puberty and adulthood, it generally
occurs during the teenage years.  This
is a time of rapid developmental
changes.

ADOPT
a-DOPT
To accept a child into your home and
raise him/her as if it had been born to
you.  Children whose parents are dead or
unable to take care of them, often live
with parents who adopt them.

ANUS
AY-nuss
The opening (found in the butt) at the
end of the colon from which solid waste
(feces) is expelled. ANAL refers to the
anus.

AROUSE AROUSAL
a-ROUZE  a-ROUZE-zel
Stimulated, excited.  When you get
aroused, your body goes through certain
changes such as increased heart rate and
blood flow. Sexual arousal can produce
an erection in the male, and cause the
nipples of a female to become hard.

ASEXUAL
ay-SEX-you-al
Non-sexual.  Without sexual desire or
activity.

BASTARD
BASS-turd
The child of an unmarried mother;
also known as an illegitimate child.
Commonly used as an insult, with no
reference to birth status.

BALLS
BALLZ
Slang term for the male testicles.  So
nicknamed because of their shape.

BELLY BUTTON
BELL-lee Butt-ton
The navel.  The navel is what remains
after the umbilical cord is tied and cut
during birth.

BIGAMIST
BIG-a-mist
A person who is married to more than one
person at the same time.  BIGAMY is
against the law in the United States and
many other nations.

BIRTH
BURTH
The delivery of a new life.  In humans
this occurs after a nine month
pregnancy.

BIRTH CONTROL
BURTH con-TROLL
The planning or prevention of birth.
Also called family planning and
contraceptiobn.  Some common forms of
birth control are: abstinence, the
rhythm method, condoms, the pill, the
IUD, the diaphragm, and sterilization.

BISEXUAL
bye-SEX-you-al
A person having sexual desires and
relations with persons of both sexes.

BREAST
BREST
The cushions of fatty tissue on the
chest that surround the mammary glands
of a woman.  The female breasts develop
as the girl reaches puberty.

BREAST FEEDING
BREST FEED-ding
The providing of milk (for nourishment)
by the mother to the infant child by
allowing the child to suck on the
nipples of her breasts. Also called
nursing.

BREECH BIRTH
BREECH BURTH
Childbirth in which the baby is
presented feet or buttocks first. This
can pose a minor problem in delivering
the child.

CASTRATE CASTRATION
KASS-trate  kass-TRAY-shun
The removal of the male gonads
(testicles).  Castration results in
sterility because there is no longer any
way for the man to produce sperm.

CELIBACY
SELL-ib-ba-see
A way of life in which an individual
abstains (refrains) from sexual
activities. Often in used in reference
to religious people (nuns, monks, etc.)
who have vowed celibacy -- to not have
sexual relations. In today's society,
where  veneral disease and AIDS are
problems, celibacy is the best policy to
prevent disease.

CERVIX
SIR-vex
The neck or lower entrance to the
uterus, found at the end of the vaginal
passage.

CESAREAN BIRTH   CESAREAN SECTION
se-SARE-ee-an
A method of childbirth in which the
child does not come out the vagina.
Instead, the mother's abdomen is
surgically cut open and the baby is
removed directly from the uterus. Often
abbreviated to just C-Section.

CHILD MOLESTER
CHILD mo-LESS-ter
A mentally ill person who gets pleasure
from touching, fondling, or having any
type of sexual contact with children.
Child molesting is cruel and illegal; it
should be reported to parents and
police.

CHROMOSOME
CROW-mo-some (rhyme with home)
A cell that provides the plan for the
body's development. There are 23 pairs
of chromosomes all together, one set of
which determines what sex you will be.

CIRCUMSIZE CIRCUMCISION
SIR-come-size  sir-come-CISS-shun
A surgical procedure in which the
foreskin of the penis is removed.  This
operation usually takes place shortly
after birth or not at all.  The reasons
for circumcision are cultural, not
medical.

CLIMAX
CLY-max
A slang term for the intense feelings
known as an orgasm.  Often used by males
to refer to ejaculation.

COME CUM
COME
A slang term referring to semen.  The
verb COMING is often used as a slang
term for ejaculating or having an
orgasm.

CONCEIVE CONCEPTION
con-SEEV  con-SEP-shun
The uniting of sperm and egg.  The
beginning of the process of creating a
baby.

CONDOM
CON-dum
A rubber sheath (covering) worn over the
penis during intercourse to collect the
semen thus preventing pregnancy.  The
condom is also helpful in preventing the
spread of venereal diseases.

CONTRACEPTIVE
con-tra-SEPT-tiv
Something used to prevent pregnancy.
Also called birth control devices.
Commonly used contraceptives are:
condoms, diaphragms, IUDs, and the pill.

COPULATE COPULATION
COP-you-late  COP-you-lay-shun
To have sexual intercourse. The union of
penis and vagina.

CROTCH
KROTCH
The area between the legs.  Both men and
women have their external genitals in
this area.

DELIVERY
dee-LIVE-er-ree
The birth of a baby.  In addition to the
normal vaginal delivery, there are a
number of other methods that are
sometimes used for various reasons.

DEVELOP  DEVELOPMENT
dee-VELL-up
A growth process that involves more than
just changes in size.  For example, as
you get older, besides getting bigger,
you will go through many physical,
emotional, and personality changes.

DEVIANT
DEE-vee-ant
A person with strange, socially
unacceptable interests and behaviors. A
child molester and a Peeping Tom are
examples of deviants.

DOUBLE STANDARD
DUB-bull  STAN-dard
A belief held by many people in our
society that some behaviors are
acceptable for a male but not acceptable
for a female.

DOUCHE
DOOSH
To cleanse the vagina with a liquid.
This was once considered an important
aspect of feminine hygiene, but is now
considered unncessary.

EGG
EGG
The female reproductive cell.  An egg
must become fertilized by a sperm in
order to produce a baby.  The mature
human woman releases one egg (or ovum)
each month.  Also known as ova, eggs are
produced in the ovaries.

EJACULATE  EJACULATION
ee-JACK-you-late  ee-jack-you-LAY-shun
The discharge of semen.  After
sufficient stimulation of the penis,
semen is carried through the
urethra and released abruptly.

EMASCULATE
ee-MASS-que-late
To castrate.  To remove the testicles.
Can also be used more generally to refer
to depriving one of manliness in a more
general sense.

EMBRYO
EM-bree-oh
The term for the developing baby (inside
the mother's womb) during the first
couple of months after conception.
After eight to twelve weeks it is called
a fetus.

ERECTION
ee-WRECK-shun
The swelling, rising, and stiffening, of
the penis caused by the rush of blood to
this area.  Erections usually result
from sexual excitement. The penis will
return to its normal soft state after
ejaculation or just the passing of time.

EROTIC  EROTICA  EROTICISM
er-ROT-tick
Pertaining to sexually stimulating
matter.  Often used in reference to
books, magazines, or art.  Comes from
the Greek God of Love, Eros.

EXHIBITIONIST
ex-ih-BISH-un-ist
A person who gets pleasure form exposing
his genitals in public. This is an
example of a deviant.

FAG  FAGGOT
FAG  FAG-got
Slang term for a male homosexual.
sometimes, it is used as a general
insult, without regard to sexual
orientation.

FALLOPIAN TUBES
foul-OH-pee-uhn  TUBES
These passages extend from each ovary to
the uterus.  They (there are two) play
an important role in the reproductive
process.

FAMILY PLANNING
FAM-ill-lee  PLAN-ning
A term used to describe the planning or
prevention of creating babies.  It
involves the timing of pregnancies and
use of contraceptives (birth control
methods) to achieve the desired result.

FEMININE
FEM-in-in
Pertaining to a female.  Can be used to
refer to objects, attitudes or
behaviors.

FERTILIZE  FERTILIZATION
FUR-till-lies  Fur-till-is-ZAY-shun
The joining of the sperm and
egg.  The beginning of conception.

FETUS
FEE-tuss
An unborn baby.  The developing baby is
called an embryo for the first two or
three months after conception. After
that it is called a fetus.

FONDLE
FON-del
To touch or stroke someone, usually in a
loving manner.  Sometimes this refers to
the unwanted touching of a stranger, in
which case it is no longer loving but
cruel.

FORESKIN
FOUR-skin
A layer of skin found over the head of
an uncircumcised penis.  It is removed
in a circumcision operation.  Many boys
have their foreskin removed when they
are very young. Also known as prepuce.

FOSTER CHILD
FAH-ster CHILD
A child who is temporarily living with
adults other than his natural parents.
Usually his natural (biological) parents
are unable to take care of him. The
foster child may return to his parents,
or may be adopted by other adults.

FRATERNAL TWIN
fra-TUR-nal
Twins that came from different eggs.
Identical twins came from the same egg
cell.

FRIGID  FRIGIDITY
FRIJ-jid  frij-JID-ih-tee
A term for female sexual unresponsivity.
Often used to refer to a woman who is
unable to experience sexual pleasure
and/or orgasm.

GAY
GAY
Slang term for a homosexual. Gay has
received a lot of support as an
acceptable term for referring to
homosexuals.

GENE
JEAN
A part of the chromosome that determines
which characteristics the baby will
have.

GENITALS  GENITALIA
JEN-it-tels  jen-it-TAIL-ee-a
External sex organs.  The male genitals
consist of the penis and scrotum
(including the testicles).  The female
genitals consist of the vagina and
vulva.

GESTATION
jes-TAY-shun
The period of time from conception to
birth.  This nine-month period (for
humans) is also called a pregnancy.

GLAND
GLAND
An organ that makes a hormone.

GONADS
GO-nads
Sex glands.  The male gonads are the
testes or testicles; the female gonads
are the ovaries.

GYNECOLOGIST  GYNECOLOGY
GUY-nek-koll-ih-jist
A physician (doctor) who specializes in
the female reproductive system.

HETEROSEXUAL
het-ter-oh-SEX-you-al
A person whose sexual interests are
directed toward members of the opposite
sex.  This is the most common sexual
orientation, and considered by some to
be the only normal one.

HOMOSEXUAL
HO-mo-sex-you-al
A person whose sexual interests are
directed toward members of the same sex.
It is controversial as to whether this
is normal or not.  Children, who are
naturally curious about both sexes, are
not homosexuals.

HORMONES
HORE-moans
Substances produced and released into
the bloodstream by glands.  They control
various body functions.  The hormones
produced by the testes (male) and
ovaries (female) control sexual
development.

HYGIENE
HIGH-jean
The science of health.  Also used to
describe cleanliness, particularly as
it applies to the body.  Personal
hygiene is very important to good
health.

HYMEN
HIGH-men
A membrane (thin covering) that protects
the entrance to the vagina. An intact
(unbroken) hymen is proof of virginity,
but a broken hymen does not necessarily
mean that a female has had sexual
intercourse. Hymens are often broken
during sports.

HYSTERECTOMY
his-ter-WRECK-tom-me
The surgical removal of the uterus.
This operation is fairly common in
middle-aged women.  It is usually
performed to reduce the occurrence of
medical problems.  A woman is sterile
(unable to have babies) after this
operation.

IDENTICAL TWIN
eye-DEN-tick-el
Twins (two children) that come from the
same egg.  This results from the egg's
splitting very early in its development.

IMPOTENCE
IM-poh-tense
The inability of the male to have an
erection.

INCEST
IN-sest
Sexual relations between close relatives
(such as parent and child or brother and
sister).  In most societies, including
our own, incest is immoral and illegal.
Incest is a very sick act and should be
reported to parents, teachers, or the
police.

INFERTILE  INFERTILITY
in-FUR-till  in-fur-TILL-ih-tee
The inability to have a baby.  Sterile.

INTERCOURSE
IN-ter-course
The insertion of the penis into the
vagina.  In these lessons it is used
interchangably with sexual intercourse.
Also known as coitus.

LABIA
LAY-bee-a
The protective lips of the vulva.  Women
possess two layers of labia: Labia Major
(outer) and Labia Minor (inner).

LABOR
LAY-bor
The process of giving birth.  So named
because giving birth is "work" for the
mother. It is usually a very painful
process, although many women find it
very rewarding.

LESBIAN
LES-be-ann
A female homosexual.

MASCULINE
MASS-que-lin
Referring to males.  Masculine traits
(like feminine traits) are partially
biologically derived, and in part are
formed by cultural norms.

MASTECTOMY
mass-TECT-toe-me
The surgical removal of a breast.  This
operation is usually performed to remove
a breast that has cancer.  There are
thousands of women who have had this
operation and they usually lead normal
healthy lives after this operation.

MASTURBATION
mass-ter-BAY-shun
Self-stimulation.  The touching or
playing with one's own genitals that may
or may not lead to orgasm.  Masturbation
is considered normal and healthy if done
in private and not to excess.

MATURE  MATURITY
ma-CHURE  ma-CHURE-ih-ty
Refers to the developmental process of
growing up.  When one is grown up, one
is considered mature.  The term can
apply to physical as well as emotional
growth and development.

MENARCHE
MEN-are-key
The term for the first menstruation.
This marks the beginning of puberty for
the female.  Menarche usually occurs
anywhere from age 9 to 16.

MENOPAUSE
MEN-oh-paws
The last menstrual flow.  Women are
usually somewhere around their late
40's when they have their last period.

MENSTRUAL CYCLE
MEN-strew-al SIE-kle
The monthly (approximately) process of
cleansing the female reproductive
system. It is characterized by the
MENSTRUAL FLOW of blood and unneeded
tissue and ovum. Also called the PERIOD.

MENSTRUATE  MENSTRUATION  MENSES
men-strew-ATE  men-strew-AYE-shun
The periodic discharge of blood and
other tissue from the reproductive tract
of the mature female.  Also called the
PERIOD.

MIDWIFE
MID-wife
A person trained in the delivery of a
baby. Midwives are sometimes used
instead of doctors to help a woman give
birth.

MISCARRIAGE
MISS-kahr-ridge
An unplanned, or spontaneous abortion.
When for some medical reason the fetus
is unable to continue living, it dies
and is expelled by the mother's body.

MOLEST  MOLESTER  MOLESTATION
mo-LEST            mo-less-TAY-shun
To touch, fondle, or in any way force
physical contact on someone.  Generally,
molest refers to sexual contact imposed
by somebody on an innocent victim.  Very
often the victim is a child, who needs
to learn how to avoid this.  See the
lesson on STAYING SAFE.

MONOGAMY
mon-OGG-a-me
A marriage (or relationship) of one man
and one woman.  This is the normal
relationship in our society.

NAVEL
NAY-vel
The belly-buton.  The navel is formed as
a result of the umbilical cord being
tied and cut at birth.  Because all
fetuses need umbilical cords to obtain
nourishment, all babies have navels.

NIPPLE
NIP-pill
The tip of the breast.  The nipple is so
named because the young child will suck
on it to obtain milk from the mother.
The nipple is typically very sensitive.

NOCTURNAL EMISSION
NOCK-turn-el ee-MISH-un
An involuntary ejaculation that can
occur during sleep. A "wet dream," as it
is also called, is not uncommon in older
boys and teenagers. It serves the
function of releasing the buildup of
sperm and seminal fluids.

NYMPHOMANIA  NYMPHOMANIAC
nim-fo-MAY-nee-a  nim-fo-MAY-nee-ack
A female who has a very strong desire
for sexual activity.  Often used to
describe women who have sexual relations
frequently.

OBSCENE
ob-SEEN
Any book, movie, picture, or act that
is considered rude or lewd (dirty) by
society.

OBSTETRICIAN
ob-ste-TRISH-an
A physican specializing in the care of
pregnant women and in the delivery of
babies.  Often obstetricians are also
gynecologysts and are called OB/GYN.

ORGAN
OR-gen
A body part that performs some function
or functions.  Examples of organs are:
the brain, heart, lungs, skin, penis,
ovary, etc.

ORGASM
OR-gazz-em
The sudden release of sexual tension.  A
series of muscular contractions that
occurs at the peak of sexual
stimulation. In males this generally
results in ejaculation.

OVA  OVUM
OH-va  OH-vum
The female egg cell.

OVARY
OH-va-ree
The female reproductive gland, it is
responsible for releasing ova and
producing estrogen and progesterone
(female sex hormones). A woman normally
has two ovaries.

PENIS
PEE-nis
The male sex organ that hangs down from
the crotch in front of the scrotal sac.
The penis is used for urination and
copulation (intercourse).

PERIOD
PEER-ee-ud
Common term for menstruation.  This
28-day cycle serves to cleanse the
mature woman's reproductive system.
It is evidenced by a vaginal discharge
of blood and discarded tissue.

PERVERT  PERVERSE
PER-vert   per-VERSE
A sexual deviant.  Someone who has
strange sexual habits. Some perverts
force innocent people to join them in
these activities.  These perverts are
dangerous and should be reported.
Learn how to avoid perverts. See the
STAYING SAFE lessons.

PHALLUS  PHALLIC
FAHL-lus  FAHL-lick
The penis, or referring to a penis-
like object.

PLACENTA
pla-SENT-a
The organ that holds the baby to the
wall of the uterus.  It provides
nourishment to the baby through the
umbilical cord.

POTENT
POH-tent
Able to have sexual intercourse, able to
have an erection.  The opposite of
impotent.

PREGNANT
PREG-nant
The state of having conceived and
carrying a child. This gestation period
lasts for roughly nine months in humans.
During this period the mother-to-be will
experience a variety of strange feelings
and physical changes.

PRIVATE PARTS
PRY-vat PARTS
This is a name frequently given to the
external genitals by parents of young
children.  For the male this refers to
the penis and testicles, to the female
the vaginal area.

PROGESTERONE
pro-JES-ter-own
A hormone produced in the ovary that
prepares the uterus to properly contain
and protect the embryo.

PROSTITUTE
PROS-ti-toot
A person that exchanges sexual activity
for payment (usually money).
Prostitution has existed for as long as
history is recorded, yet it is illegal
in most places.

PUBERTY
PEW-ber-tee
The period (roughly the teenage years)
in which the body develops rapidly from
child to adult.  See the section on YOUR
DEVELOPING BODY for the types of changes
you can expect.

RAPE
RAPE
The act of forcing another person to
have sexual intercourse.  Rape is a
violent act that is against the law and
should be reported.  It is important to
learn how to avoid being raped. Read the
STAYING SAFE section.

REPRODUCE  REPRODUCTION
re-pro-DUSE  re-pro-DUCK-shun
The act of procreating.  To conceive,
and bear an offspring.  Reproduction is
essential to all living things.

RUBBER
RUB-ber
Slang term for a condom. A rubber sheath
placed over the penis to collect the
semen thus preventing pregnancy.  So
named because they are often made of
rubber.

SANITARY NAPKIN
SAN-it-tar-ree  NAP-kin
An absorbent pad used by women during
the period of the month when they are
"bleeding."  This monthly vaginal
discharge of blood and tissue is
explained in the YOUR DEVELOPING BODY
lessons.

SCROTUM  SCROTAL SAC
SCROW-tum  SCROW-tel SACK
The sack that hangs down between the leg
of a male, directly behind the penis.
The scotum has the ability to contract
up into the body (for example when it is
cold) to help protect the testicles.

SEMEN
SEE-men
A thick white fluid released by the
penis during ejaculation.  Semen
contains sperm cells as well as
nutrients  (food) for the sperms.

SEMINAL EMISSION
SEM-in-nell ee-MISS-shun
Ejaculation.  The release of semen by
the penis as a result of prolonged
sexual stimulation.

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES (STD)
SEX-you-all-lee  trans-MIT-ed
A group of infectious diseases that are
frequently, but not always, transmitted
(passed on) by sexual contact.  You will
read about these diseases (also called
Venereal Diseases  or VD) when you are
older.

SPERM  SPERMATAZOA
SPERM    sper-MAT-ta-zo-a
The small male sex cell that is
responsible for fertilizing the female
egg.  Men produce huge quantities of
sperm in the testes.

SPONTANEOUS ABORTION
spahn-TAIN-ee-us  a-BORE-shun
A miscarriage. The unplanned termination
(ending) of a pregnancy.

STERILE  STERILITY  STERILIZATION
STER-ill   ster-ILL-ih-tee
The inability to have children. This
condition can happen for a variety of
natural reasons or as a result of
planned surgery.

STIMULATE  STIMULATION
STIHM-you-late  stihm-you-LAY-shun
To excite or arouse.

TAMPON
TAM-pon
An absorbent tube-shaped piece of
material that is inserted into the
vagina to absorb the menstrual flow.

TESTES  TESTICLES
TES-tees  TES-tih-kills
The male gonads.  The two ball-shaped
organs contained in the scrotum that are
responsible for producing male hormones
and sperm cells.

TESTOSTERONE
tes-TOS-ter-own
The male sex hormone produced by the
testes.  Testesterone is important in
the development of many masculine sex
characteristics (for example: deepening
voice, facial and body hair, etc.)

TWIN
TWIN
A birth where two babies are born within
a few minutes of each other. This
condition can either be the result of
two separate eggs having been fertilized
(fraternal twins) or the "splitting" of
one egg into two (identical twins).

UMBILICAL CORD
um-BILL-ick-cal  KORD
The tube-like connection between the
mother and the fetus. It provides
nourishment (food) to the unborn baby.
The umbilical cord is tied and cut
during the delivery.

URETHRA
you-REE-thra
The narrow canal that transports urine
from the bladder to the outside of the
body. In the male it also carries semen.

UTERUS
YOU-tur-us
The "home" of the developing fetus. Also
known as the WOMB, it is designed to
expand as the fetus grows, and to allow
food eaten by the mother to nourish the
unborn baby.

VAGINA
va-JIE-na
The female birth canal, it extends from
the uterus to the outside.  During
sexual intercourse, it accomodates the
erect penis.

VENEREAL DISEASE  (VD)
ven-EAR-ee-al
Refers to a number of diseases in  which
sexual activity is the usual form of
communication.  Also known as sexually
transmitted diseases (STD). Common forms
of VD are: gonorrhea, syphilis, and
herpes.

VIRGIN  VIRGINITY
VUR-jin  vur-JIN-ih-tee
A person who has never participated in
sexual intercourse. Virginity refers to
this condition.

VULVA
VULL-va
The external female genital anatomy.  It
includes the labia major and minor
(lips), clitoris, and vaginal opening.

WET DREAM
WET  DREEM
Common term for a nocturnal emission.
This uncontrollable ejaculation occurs
during sleep.  It is fairly common
among teenage boys.

WOMB
WUUM
The "home" of the developing fetus. Also
known as the UTERUS, it is designed to
expand as the fetus grows, and to allow
food eaten by the mother to nourish the
unborn baby.

ZYGOTE
ZIE-goat
The cell that results from the union of
sperm and egg.  Also known as a
fertilzed egg cell.
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