Sexcabulary

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Here we’ll define many of the common terms you’ll encounter when talking about sex and your health.

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There are currently 4 terms in this directory beginning with the letter O.
Oestrogen
One of the female hormones that controls reproduction.

Orgasm
A strong pleasurable sensation that can occur at the climax of sexual excitement.

Ovaries
Ovaries are the female reproductive gland. They hold and develop eggs and make hormones called oestrogen and progesterone.

Ovulation
Once a month, or once during each menstrual cycle, a woman's ovaries produce eggs. This is called ovulation.


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