postcoital
After the act
Postcoital means after sexual intercourse.
The term appears in medical and formal contexts: postcoital bleeding, postcoital contraception.
More casually, it describes the state following sex: They lay in postcoital silence, a postcoital cigarette.
Lingering light or feeling
- drowsinessState of near-sleep
- relaxationState of being unwound
- refractory periodInterval blocking repeated activation
- oxytocinBonding neurotransmitter from hypothalamus
prolactin · endorphins · sleepiness · fatigue · sweat · flush · heartrate · breathing
Affectionate close holding
- snugglingNestling affectionately against another
- kissesLip-to-lip contact
- embraceHold closely in arms
- caressesTouches gently with love
tenderness · warmth · fondness · nuzzling · spooning · stroking · holding · gentleness
Forming close connections
- connectionA joining or relation
- togethernessState of close connection
- intertwinedTwisted together, connected
- trustConfidence in another
vulnerability · confession · secrets · whispers · sharing · openness · honesty · attachment
Emergency oral contraceptive
- Plan BSecondary course of action
- emergency contraceptionPost-coital pregnancy prevention
- spermicideSubstance destroying reproductive cells
- withdrawalAct of taking away
pregnancy test · ovulation · fertility awareness · birth control · unplanned pregnancy · reproductive health · family planning · gynecologist
Sustained reflective attention
- introspectionObserving one's own mind
- ruminationProlonged, repetitive thinking
- ponderingThinking deeply about something
- musingReflective contemplation
regret · reassessment · clarity · realization · thoughts · feelings · evaluation · processing
afterglow
Lingering light or feeling
- drowsinessState of near-sleep
- relaxationState of being unwound
- refractory periodInterval blocking repeated activation
oxytocin · prolactin · endorphins · sleepiness · fatigue · sweat · flush · heartrate · breathing · tingling
cuddling
Affectionate close holding
caresses · tenderness · warmth · fondness · nuzzling · spooning · stroking · holding · gentleness · sweetness
bonding
Forming close connections
- connectionA joining or relation
- togethernessState of close connection
- intertwinedTwisted together, connected
trust · vulnerability · confession · secrets · whispers · sharing · openness · honesty · attachment · heart-to-heart
morning-after pill
Emergency oral contraceptive
- Plan BSecondary course of action
- emergency contraceptionPost-coital pregnancy prevention
- spermicideSubstance destroying reproductive cells
withdrawal · pregnancy test · ovulation · fertility awareness · birth control · unplanned pregnancy · reproductive health · family planning · gynecologist · clinic
contemplation
Sustained reflective attention
- introspectionObserving one's own mind
- ruminationProlonged, repetitive thinking
- ponderingThinking deeply about something
musing · regret · reassessment · clarity · realization · thoughts · feelings · evaluation · processing · consideration
cleanup
Restoration of order
washing · bathroom · stain · freshening up · urination · bidet · wipes