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Sex Addiction - Glossary

Written by - Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Sunil Shroff, MBBS, MS, FRCS (UK), D. Urol (Lond)

Last Updated on Jul 28, 2021

Glossary

Penile implant: A devise with two cylinders and a switch in the testicles which hardens on putting the switch on

Masochism: Risky sexual acts

Necrophilia: Having sex with corpse

Published on Apr 13, 2013
Last Updated on Jul 28, 2021

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