sex partner
Bedroom companion, consenting
A sex partner is a person with whom one has sexual relations.
The term is neutral and clinical, covering any arrangement—spouse, casual hookup, or ongoing affair: How many sex partners have you had?
Unlike lover or boyfriend, it implies nothing about emotional attachment.
Romantic intimate
- paramourLover in secret affair
- sweetheartAffectionate name for beloved
- belovedOne who is treasured
- boyfriendMale romantic companion
girlfriend · fiancé · fiancée · spouse · husband · wife · mistress · suitor
Casual sexual encounter
- flingForceful toss, or tryst
- one-night standCasual sexual encounter
- friends with benefitsPlatonic bond plus sex
- booty callLate-night liaison request
situationship · affair · tryst · rendezvous · liaison · dalliance · side piece · playmate
One who keeps company
- matePartner or companion
- significant otherRomantic life partner
- consortRoyal spouse
- cohabitantOne sharing living quarters
live-in · common-law · other half · better half · squeeze · beau · steady · main squeeze
Lines marking separation
- safe wordPredetermined halt phrase
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
- trustConfidence in another
- respectRegard with honor
permission · negotiation · affirmative consent · enthusiastic consent · check-in · limits · disclosure · protection
Study of substances' interactions
- passionIntense emotional drive
- desireIntense wanting
- attractionPull toward something
- sensualityPursuit of physical pleasure
foreplay · caress · embrace · tenderness · arousal · seduction · lust · libido
lover
Romantic intimate
- paramourLover in secret affair
- sweetheartAffectionate name for beloved
- belovedOne who is treasured
boyfriend · girlfriend · fiancé · fiancée · spouse · husband · wife · mistress · suitor · admirer
hookup
Casual sexual encounter
- flingForceful toss, or tryst
- one-night standCasual sexual encounter
- friends with benefitsPlatonic bond plus sex
booty call · situationship · affair · tryst · rendezvous · liaison · dalliance · side piece · playmate · swinger
companion
One who keeps company
- matePartner or companion
- significant otherRomantic life partner
- consortRoyal spouse
cohabitant · live-in · common-law · other half · better half · squeeze · beau · steady · main squeeze · monogamous
boundaries
Lines marking separation
- safe wordPredetermined halt phrase
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
- trustConfidence in another
respect · permission · negotiation · affirmative consent · enthusiastic consent · check-in · limits · disclosure · protection · contraception
chemistry
Study of substances' interactions
- passionIntense emotional drive
- desireIntense wanting
- attractionPull toward something
sensuality · foreplay · caress · embrace · tenderness · arousal · seduction · lust · libido · erogenous
sex partnerjust friends
Non-romantic close relationship
buddy · pal · chum · business partner · friend
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