Pap
Test
A way to examine cells collected from the
cervix and vagina. This test can show the
presence of infection, inflammation, abnormal
cells, or cancer. Also called a Pap smear. |
Paraphilias
Impulse disorders (mental illnesses)
Characterized by recurrent and intense sexual
fantasies, urges and behaviors. Paraphilias
are considered deviant—outside of
acceptable patterns of behavior—because
they involve unusual objects, activities
or situations not considered sexually arousing
to others. |
Paraphimosis
A condition in which the foreskin of the
penis, once retracted, cannot return to
its original location. |
Pedophile
A person who has "recurrent, intense
sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges,
or behaviors involving sexual activity with
a prepubescent child or children. |
Penectomy
The surgical removal of the penis.
In a partial penectomy, part of the penis
is removed. In a total penectomy, the whole
penis is removed. |
Penile
Implant
A device surgically inserted into
the penis to provide rigidity for intercourse. |
Penile
biothesiometry
A test that uses electromagnetic
vibration to determine sensitivity and nerve
function of the penis. |
Penile
implant
An inflatable penile prosthesis surgically
placed in the penis. It allows a man to
have an erection whenever he chooses. |
Penile
injection
A medication that is injected into
the penis in order to produced an erection. |
Penis
Male organ for urination and sexual
intercourse. |
Perinael
pain
Pain at the base of the scrotum and
penis. |
Performance
anxiety
When a person anticipates some sort
of problem occurring during sex. |
Peyronie's
disease
A condition in which a plaque, or hard lump,
forms in the penis. The hardened plaque
reduces flexibility, causing pain and forcing
the penis to bend or arc during erection. |
Placebo
A dummy medicine that has no physiological
effect. |
Postmenopausal
The time following menopause. |
Polyamory
The state of loving multiple people
at the same time. |
Polyfidelity
A committed relationships involving more
than two persons in which all sexual activity
is confined to the group. |
Premature
ejaculation
Ejaculation that occurs sooner than
a man wishes, usually before or soon after
penetration. |
Priapism
an erection that fails to subside
after ejaculation or occurs without sexual
stimulation. Usually involves pain and tenderness
of the penis. |
Prodrome
An early warning symptom of illness.
(i.e., prodrome for a genital herpes outbreak
often involves an aching, burning, itching,
or tingling sensation in the genital area,
buttocks, or legs). |
Prostate
cancer
Marked by abnormal growth of cells
in the prostate, it is the most common form
of cancer in American men (after skin cancer)
and the second leading cause of cancer death
in men. |
Prosthesis
An artificial replacement of a part
of the body. |
Puberty
The period of life during which changes
in reproductive organs result in the ability
to reproduce. |
Pussy
Vagina |
Punk
A male prostitute. |
