Glossary of terms

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NGU (Non-Gonococcal Urethritis) — Is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria that usually causes inflammation of the urethra and cervix, a discharge from the penis or vagina and a burning sensation during urination. Antibiotics can cure it.

Nipple — The tip end of a female or male breast.

Nonoxynol — A kind of spermicide that is used for birth control, especially in vaginal foams and lubricated condoms.

Oil Based Lubricant — A lubricant made from something that has oil as the main ingredient. Should not be used with latex condoms.

Oral Sex — When a person places their mouth on another person’s genitals for sexual pleasure.

Organs — Parts of a person’s body which each have a special job to keep the person alive.

Orgasm — A strong and intense feeling that happens in a person’s genitals when having sex.

Ortho Evra — A birth control patch that is worn on a woman’s buttocks, lower back or upper arm that releases hormones to prevent pregnancy.  It is 99% effective at preventing pregnancy when used correctly. The patch is worn for a week at a time, for three consecutive weeks, and then replaced with a new one.  The fourth week is "patch free" (during a woman's period).  It does not protect against sexually transmitted infections and must be prescribed by a health care provider. 

Outercourse — Sexual behaviors that do not involve the insertion of fingers, penis, tongue or sex toys into mouth, anus or vagina of another person.  Can include kissing and other kinds of touching.

Ovaries — Where the eggs are stored in a female’s reproductive organs.

Ovulation — The release of an ovum (egg) from one of a female’s two ovaries each month.