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Usually, a depo-provera injection, a long-term progestin-only hormonal from of birth control.

A person who is legally required, usually due to their profession, to report observed or suspected abuse to the relevant authorities. Common mandated reporters are teachers, therapists, and healthcare providers.

Describes people who have a gender identity which is traditionally thought to “match” their assigned sex. For instance, someone who was assigned male at birth who identifies as a man. Often used in relation to transgender.

The internal “legs” of the clitoris, which are within the outer labia (labia majora).

Feeling happiness because of someone else’s happiness. Most often a term used in poly/ethical nonmonogamy to express feeling joy from a partner also finding joy with another partner, but it can be used outside this context, too.

People who have a sexual relationship that is not romantic, but where they are also (and are supposed to behave like) friends. Often a casual relationship, but not always. FWBs may or may not be exclusive.