Sex Toy Glossary: 60 Terms Explained Simply

New to sex toys, or stuck on a word in a product page? This glossary explains 60 terms you will meet when shopping in India, from air-pulse and body-safe silicone to IPX7, flared bases, lubricant types and cash on delivery. Each entry gives a plain definition, what to check before you buy and the products that use it. Start with our guide to sex toys in India if you want the big picture first.

A B C D E F G H I K L M P R S T U V W

A

ABS plastic: A hard, smooth, non-porous plastic used for toy bodies, handles and bullets.
Aftercare: The time after sex or kink play spent caring for each other, physically and emotionally.
Air-pulse (suction) stimulation: A toy that stimulates the clitoris with waves of air pressure instead of direct vibration.
Anal beads: A string or stick of beads inserted one by one; a loop or handle keeps them safe.
Anal training (sizing up): Moving slowly from smaller to larger anal toys over time, with plenty of lube.
App-controlled toy: A toy you control from a phone app, nearby over Bluetooth or from anywhere online.
Arousal gel: A gel that warms, cools or tingles on contact to heighten sensation.

B

Blindfold (sensory) play: Covering the eyes so touch, sound and anticipation feel stronger.
Body-safe: A toy material that is non-porous, free of harmful softeners and can be cleaned properly.
Bondage kit: A beginner set of restraints, usually soft cuffs, a blindfold and a tickler.
Borosilicate glass: A tough, heat-resistant glass used for dildos and plugs; non-porous and easy to clean.
Bullet vibrator: A small, lipstick-sized vibrator for external use; often the best first toy.
Butt plug: A short anal toy with a tapered tip, narrow neck and flared base, made to stay in place.

C

Cash on delivery (COD): Paying the courier in cash when the parcel arrives, instead of paying in advance.
Clitoral stimulation: Touch, vibration or air pulses focused on the clitoris, the way many women reach orgasm.
Cock ring (penis ring): A stretchy ring worn at the base of the penis that many men find makes erections feel firmer.

D

Delay gel: A gel or spray with a mild numbing ingredient, applied to the penis before sex.
Dildo: A toy for penetration, usually without a motor, made in many shapes, sizes and materials.
Discreet packaging: A plain outer box with no product names or logos, so nobody can tell what is inside.

E

Edging: Getting close to orgasm, pausing, then building up again, several times.

F

Flared base: A wide base that stops a toy slipping fully inside the body; essential for anal toys.
Foreplay: Kissing, touch, massage and play before sex that builds arousal.

G

Glass dildo: A dildo made from solid borosilicate glass: smooth, firm and easy to clean.
Glycerin-free: A lube made without glycerin, which some people with sensitive skin prefer.
G-spot: A sensitive area on the front wall of the vagina, a few centimetres inside.
G-spot vibrator: An insertable vibrator with a curved tip designed to press on the G-spot.

H

Hybrid lubricant: A mix of water-based and silicone lube: creamy, longer-lasting and easy to wash off.

I

IPX7 / waterproof ratings: IPX7 means a toy can be fully submerged in water up to 1 metre deep for 30 minutes.

K

Kegel balls (Ben Wa balls): Small weighted balls worn in the vagina during pelvic-floor exercises.

L

Libido: Sex drive: how often and how strongly a person wants sex.
Love egg (vibrating egg): A small egg-shaped vibrator, often with a wireless remote, worn inside or used externally.

M

Magnetic charging: A charging cable that snaps onto metal contacts, leaving no open port on the toy.
Male masturbator (stroker): A soft sleeve or cup that a penis slides into, with a textured inside.
Massage candle: A low-heat candle whose melted wax becomes a warm massage oil.
Masturbation sleeve: A soft, stretchy, textured tube used for stroking, often reusable and pocket-sized.
Medical-grade (platinum) silicone: A high-quality silicone cured with platinum: non-porous, smooth, durable and easy to clean.

P

Pelvic floor: The layer of muscles at the base of the pelvis that supports the bladder, bowel and uterus.
Penis sleeve / extender: A hollow sleeve worn over the penis to add length, girth or texture for a partner.
pH-balanced: A lube or wash made to match the natural acidity of the vagina.
Phthalate-free: Made without phthalates, chemicals once widely used to soften plastic toys.
Porous vs non-porous: Porous materials have tiny holes that can trap bacteria; non-porous ones clean completely.
Prostate massager: A curved anal toy shaped to reach the prostate, always with a flared base or handle.

R

Rabbit vibrator: A vibrator with an insertable shaft and a small arm for the clitoris, for both at once.
Realistic dildo: A dildo shaped and coloured to look like a penis, often with a suction base.
Remote-control toy: A toy with a small wireless remote, so you or a partner can change settings from nearby.
Rumbly vs buzzy vibration: Rumbly vibration is deep and low; buzzy vibration is sharp, high-pitched and felt on the surface.

S

Safe word: An agreed word that stops play immediately, whatever else is said.
Silicone lubricant: A long-lasting, slippery lube that does not dry out; not for most silicone toys.
Splashproof: Safe with splashes and a quick rinse, but not for full submersion in water.
Stainless steel toys: Heavy, polished metal toys that are non-porous and good for temperature play.
Suction-cup base: A base that sticks to smooth surfaces such as tiles or glass for hands-free use.

T

TENGA Egg: A small, egg-shaped, single-use stretchy stroker made by TENGA of Japan.
Toy cleaner: A spray or foam made to clean sex toys without damaging silicone, TPE or glass.
TPE/TPR: Soft, stretchy thermoplastic rubber used in strokers and budget toys; slightly porous.
Travel lock: A setting that stops a toy switching on by accident in a bag or suitcase.

U

USB rechargeable: A toy with a built-in battery that charges from a USB socket instead of disposable cells.

V

Vibrating ring: A cock ring with a small motor that vibrates against a partner during sex.

W

Wand massager: A large vibrator with a round head on a long handle, known for strong, deep vibration.
Water-based lubricant: The most versatile lube: safe with condoms and every toy material, and easy to wash off.
Wearable vibrator: A vibrator designed to stay in place on the body, hands-free, often with a remote.

Start here

Every order ships in a plain, unbranded box with free delivery across India, usually in 3 to 7 days after dispatch. You can pay online or choose cash on delivery. LustSutra sells only to adults aged 21 and over.