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When a body part, such as the penis or parts of the vulva, becomes filled with blood and enlarges and/or becomes more firm.

Any number of methods people use to intentionally prevent unwanted pregnancy, including the condom, the cervical barrier, the implant, the patch, the pill, the rhythm method, the ring, the shot, the IUD, spermicide and withdrawal.

The internal passage between the anus and the colon; stores solid waste until it leaves the body through a bowel movement.

Safe, Sane and Consensual - A framework that posits that all sexual play must 1) be based on safe activities, 2) involve all participants being of sufficiently sound mind, 3) have the full and informed consent of all participants at all times.

S. Nicole Lane is an editor and journalist whose work has been published in Playboy, SELF, Healthline, The Guardian, and other corners of the internet. She is the Senior Editor of Traverse Magazine.

Characteristics that are seen or presented as distinguishing between male and female in a society. Gender may or may not include assigned or chosen: social roles, feelings, behaviors and/or presentation or appearance.

The tube that leads from the testes to the vas deferens. Sperm are stored in the epididymis before ejaculation.