Glossary of terms

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Fallopian Tubes — Two tubes that come out from each side of the uterus in which the egg travels from the ovary to the uterus.

Female Condom — A polyurethane pouch that has two flexible rings on either end. One ring is inserted into the vagina and the other ring stays outside the vagina. The rings help to hold the condom in place. Female condoms are typically 79% effective in preventing pregnancy and can prevent some sexually transmitted infections. With perfect use, they can be 95% effective. They can be purchased without a prescription and can be used during anal intercourse as well. Female condoms should not be used at the same time as male condoms.

Fertile — The time during the month that a woman can become pregnant, usually 14-16 days after the first day of her menstrual cycle.

Fertilization — The joining of a man’s sperm cell and a woman’s egg cell.

Fetus — An embryo eight weeks after fertilization; an unborn baby.

Fluid — Any kind of liquid, inside or outside the body.

Foreskin — Loose skin that covers the tip of the penis on uncircumcised men.

French Kissing — A kiss in which both people open their mouths and one person puts their tongue into the other person’s mouth.

Gender — Involves more than a biological component of male or female, gender also includes the biological, social, and cultural norms and gender identity.

Genitals — The sex organs on the outside of the body; “private parts.”

Genital Warts — A sexually transmitted infection caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) that causes small, painless bumps around and in the genitals, anus and/or mouth.

Glans — The tip of a male’s penis.

Gonorrhea — A sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria often with no symptoms. If symptoms are present they may include a discharge and sudden urges to urinate. Can be treated with antibiotics.

Groin — The pelvic area on a person.