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condoms

condoms: sheaths of latex, nitrile, polyisoprene, polyurethane or natural skin (lambskin) that can be worn over the penis to reduce the risk of pregnancy and/or sexually transmitted infection (STI) during oral, anal or vaginal intercourse. Condoms, also known as external condoms, prevent pre-ejaculatory (pre-cum) fluid or semen from entering a partner’s mouth, anus or vagina. Only latex, nitrile, polyisoprene and polyurethane condoms prevent STI transmission. Condoms—including those made of natural skin (lambskin)—prevent pregnancy about 98 percent of the time when they are used correctly and consistently. Condoms should never be reused.

vulva

vulva: the external sex organs on the body of a person assigned female at birth. These organs include the clitoris, the labia majora, the labia minora and the vaginal opening.

vaginal sex

vaginal sex: sexual behavior involving penetration of the vagina by a penis or sex toy for sexual stimulation

vaginal fluid

vaginal fluid: fluid that is released from the walls of the vagina when a person is sexually aroused

vagina

vagina: the passageway from the uterus to the outside of a body assigned female at birth. This is how menstrual blood, vaginal fluids and babies leave the body. It is also where a penis would be inserted during penile-vaginal intercourse, a finger or object for sexual pleasure or a tampon during menstruation.

trichomoniasis

trichomoniasis: a sexually transmitted infection that is caused by an organism that lives in the lining of the vaginal walls and causes an odorous, foamy, irritating discharge. Trichomoniasis, or trich, can be passed between sexual partners of any sex and can be cured with antibiotics.

syphilis

syphilis: a bacterial sexually transmitted infection that causes chancres or painless sores in the genital area. Syphilis can be transmitted when an infected person comes into contact with another uninfected person’s vagina, penis, anus or mouth. Syphilis can be cured with antibiotics.

sexually transmitted infection (STI)

sexually transmitted infection (STI): common infections caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites that are transmitted from one person who has the infection to another during sexual behaviors that involve the exchange of fluids or skin-to-skin contact. These infections are often referred to as STIs or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

sexually transmitted disease (STD)

sexually transmitted disease (STD): common infections caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites that are transmitted from one person who has the infection to another during sexual behaviors that involve the exchange of fluids or skin-to-skin contact. These infections are often referred to as sexually transmited infections (STIs) or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

semen

semen: a whitish, sticky fluid that is released from a penis during ejaculation