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Glossary

Gay

A word used to mean "homosexual." Males that are sexually and emotionally attracted only to other males or females that are sexually and emotionally attracted only to other females are called "gay." Women who like other women are also called "lesbians."

Gender

The sex of a person. A person is born with the gender of either male or female.

Genitals

The sex organs on the outside of the male and female body, sometimes called "private parts."

Glans

The medical word for the tip or head of a male's penis and a woman's clitoris.

Groin

The medical word for the part of the body where the upper thigh meets the lower belly or abdomen.

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