Glossary

Bacteria are living things that have only one cell. Under a microscope, they look like balls, rods, or spirals. They are so small that a line of 1,000 could fit across a pencil eraser. Most bacteria won't hurt you - less than 1 percent of the different types make people sick. Many are helpful. Some bacteria help to digest food, destroy disease-causing cells, and give the body needed vitamins. Bacteria are also used in making healthy foods like yogurt and cheese. But infectious bacteria can make you ill. They reproduce quickly in your body. Many give off chemicals called toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. Examples of bacteria that cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, E. coli., gonorrhea and chlamydia. Antibiotics are the usual treatment. When you take antibiotics, follow the directions carefully. Each time you take antibiotics, you increase the chances that bacteria in your body will learn to resist them causing antibiotic resistance. Later, you could get or spread an infection that those antibiotics cannot cure.

The receptive partner for anal, oral and/or fetish, BDSM sexual intercourse or contact. Sometimes, erroneously, generalized to mean submissive or passive. This individual can and many times does, perform as the "Top" or more active partner for any and all other activities. This is also in reference to sexual positions ONLY and has no bearing on his overall expressions outside of the bedroom.