Glossary

A

Anal Sphincter: The ring-shaped muscles that control the opening of the anus. There are two sphincters - the external (voluntary control) and internal (involuntary control).

Aneros: A brand of prostate massagers designed specifically for hands-free prostate stimulation.

B

Bulbourethral Glands: Small glands that produce pre-ejaculatory fluid, also known as Cowper's glands.

C

Cowper's Glands: See Bulbourethral Glands.

D

Dry Orgasm: An orgasm without ejaculation, commonly experienced during prostate stimulation.

E

External Anal Sphincter: The outer ring of muscle around the anus that can be voluntarily controlled.

F

Flared Base: A wider section at the base of anal toys that prevents them from being completely inserted and lost in the rectum.

G

G-spot: The Grafenberg spot, an erogenous zone in the vagina. The male equivalent is the prostate.

H

Hands-free: Prostate stimulation techniques that don't require manual manipulation of the penis or toy.

I

Internal Anal Sphincter: The inner ring of muscle around the anus that operates involuntarily.

L

Lubrication: Essential for safe anal play. Can be water-based, silicone-based, or oil-based.

M

Multiple Orgasms: The ability to experience several orgasms in succession without a refractory period, common with prostate stimulation.

O

Orgasmic Contractions: Rhythmic muscle contractions that occur during orgasm.

P

Perineum: The area between the scrotum and anus, sometimes called the "taint" or "grundle".

Prostate: A walnut-sized gland located below the bladder that surrounds part of the urethra. Often called the "male G-spot".

Prostate Massage: Stimulation of the prostate gland, either for medical or pleasure purposes.

Prostate Milking: A technique that causes prostatic fluid to flow out without the full orgasmic response.

P-spot: Colloquial term for the prostate, analogous to the female G-spot.

Prostatitis: Inflammation of the prostate gland.

R

Rectum: The final section of the large intestine, where feces are stored before elimination.

Refractory Period: The recovery time after orgasm during which further sexual arousal is difficult. Prostate orgasms often don't have a refractory period.

S

Super Orgasm: An intense, prolonged orgasm experienced through prostate stimulation.

Symphysis Pubis: The joint between the left and right pubic bones, used as an anatomical reference point.

T

Tapered: Gradually narrowing, as in the shape of many anal toys designed for easier insertion.

U

Urethra: The tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body, passing through the prostate.

V

Voluntary Contractions: Muscle contractions that can be consciously controlled, as opposed to involuntary contractions.

W

Warm-up: The preparation phase before anal play, involving relaxation, lubrication, and gradual stimulation.