Sexual Health: A state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being in relation to sexuality.

Consent: Voluntary, enthusiastic, and clear agreement to engage in sexual activity.

Intimacy: A close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person.

Gender Identity: A person’s deeply held sense of their gender, which may be different from the sex assigned at birth.

Sexual Orientation: A person’s emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to other people.

Healthy Relationship: A relationship based on mutual respect, trust, communication, and support.

Abuse: The improper usage or treatment of a person for a purpose such as to gain control or power over them.

Domestic Violence: Violence or abuse that occurs within a domestic or intimate relationship.

Physical Abuse: Any intentional act causing injury or trauma to another person’s body.

Emotional Abuse: Behavior that undermines an individual’s sense of self-worth or emotional well-being.

Sexual Abuse: Non-consensual sexual activity or behavior.

Gaslighting: A form of psychological manipulation in which a person seeks to sow seeds of doubt in a targeted individual or in members of a targeted group, making them question their own memory, perception, or sanity.

Healthy Communication: Open, honest, and respectful dialogue between individuals.

Boundaries: Guidelines, rules, or limits that a person creates to identify reasonable, safe, and permissible ways for other people to behave towards them.

Trust: A firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.

Compromise: An agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.

Infidelity: The action or state of being unfaithful to a spouse or other sexual partner.

Sexual Harassment: Behavior characterized by the making of unwelcome and inappropriate sexual remarks or advances.

Rape: The penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim.

Survivor: A person who has experienced sexual assault, domestic violence, or other forms of abuse.

Trauma: A deeply distressing or disturbing experience.

Cycle of Abuse: The pattern of abusive behaviors used by one partner to control another in an intimate relationship.

Empowerment: The process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one’s life and claiming one’s rights.

Recovery: The process of healing and rebuilding one’s life after experiencing trauma or abuse.

Consensual Non-Monogamy: A relationship model in which individuals may have multiple sexual or romantic partners, with the consent and knowledge of all parties involved.

Polyamory: The practice of engaging in multiple romantic and/or sexual relationships with the consent of all the people involved.

Intersectionality: The interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender, regarded as creating overlapping and interdependent systems of discrimination or disadvantage.

Informed Consent: Permission granted in full knowledge of the possible consequences, typically that which is given by a patient to a doctor for treatment with knowledge of the risks and benefits involved.

Power and Control Wheel: A visual representation of the tactics an abuser uses to gain and maintain power and control over a victim in an abusive relationship.

Counseling: The provision of professional assistance and guidance in resolving personal or psychological problems.

Self-Care: The practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress.

Reproductive Rights: The rights of individuals to make decisions concerning reproduction and sexual health, free from discrimination, coercion, and violence.

Stalking: The act of harassing or threatening someone persistently, typically to intimidate or frighten them.

Child Sexual Abuse: Sexual activity with a child, including indecent exposure, fondling, intercourse, and exploitation through prostitution or the production of pornographic materials.

Healthy Sexuality: A positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, free from coercion, discrimination, and violence.

Polyvictimization: Experiencing multiple victimizations of different kinds, such as sexual abuse, physical abuse, and emotional abuse.

Revenge Porn: The distribution of sexually explicit images or videos of individuals without their consent, typically with the intention of causing them harm or embarrassment.

Sexual Coercion: The use of force, threats, or manipulation to make someone engage in sexual activity against their will.

Dating Violence: Violence or abuse that occurs within a dating relationship.

Body Autonomy: The right to have control over one’s own body, including making decisions about one’s own health, sexuality, and reproduction.

Sexual Assault: Any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the recipient.

Sexting: The sending of sexually explicit messages or images, typically using a mobile phone.

Consanguinity: The property of being from the same kinship as another person.

Cohabitation: The state of living together and having a sexual relationship without being married.

Marital Rape: The act of sexual intercourse with one’s spouse without the spouse’s consent.

Non-consensual BDSM: Engaging in BDSM activities without the explicit consent of all parties involved.

Sexual Objectification: The act of treating a person as a mere object of sexual desire, rather than as a whole person with thoughts, feelings, and autonomy.

Gender-Based Violence: Violence that is directed against a person because of their gender, including physical, sexual, and psychological harm.

Incest: Sexual activity between family members or close relatives.

Sexual Exploitation: The act of taking advantage of someone sexually for one’s own benefit, typically through coercion or manipulation.