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Glossary list of "B"
Balanitis
An inflammation of the glans and foreskin of the penis that can be caused by infections - including sexually transmitted infections - irritations, drugs, or other factors.
Barrier Methods of Birth Control
Contraceptives that block sperm from entering the uterus. These are the male and female condoms, diaphragm, cervical cap, and spermicide.
Bartholins Glands
Glands in the labia minora on each side of the opening to the vagina that provide lubrication during sexual excitement.
Basal Body Temperature Method
A method for predicting fertility in which women chart when ovulation occurs by taking their rectal temperature every morning before getting out of bed.
Biastophilia
A paraphilia in which sexual arousal becomes dependent on sexually attacking a nonconsenting, surprised, terrified, and struggling stranger. This is a kind of rape, but most rapes are committed by normophilic men.
Binge Eating Disorder
Compulsive overeating.
Bimanual Exam
Physical examination of the internal reproductive organs of the pelvis.
Biology
The scientific study of life.
Bisexual
One who is attracted to people of both genders.
Bladder
The organ that collects and stores urine produced by the kidney. The bladder is emptied through the urethra.
Bule Balls
The genital aching that may occur when men do not have an ejaculation following sexual stimulation. Women may experience similar aches if they do not reach orgasm, but because of sexist influences in development of our language about sex, there is no common expression to describe a woman's symptoms.
Body Image
One's attitudes and feelings about one's own body and appearance.
Bondage and Discipline(B and D
Sexual role play or behavior that includes elements of sadism or masochism. Often one partner is bound or leashed.
Breasts
Two glands on the chests of women. Men also have breast tissue. Breasts are considered sex organs because they are often sexually sensitive and may inspire sexual desire. They produce milk during and after pregnancy.
Bubo
A swollen gland and sore caused by chancroid.
Bulimia
An eating disorder in which binge eating is followed by purging with laxatives or self-induced vomiting.
BV(Bacterial Vaginosis)
An inflammation of the vagina - vaginitis - that is caused by a change in the balance of vaginal bacteria.