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'''Vanilla sex''' is a term that refers to what a society |
'''Vanilla sex''' is a term that refers to what a society regards as standard or [[normal (behavior)|conventional]] [[sexual behaviour]]. Different cultures, subcultures, and individuals have different ideas about what constitutes vanilla sex. Often it is interpreted as sex that does not involve such elements as [[BDSM]], [[kink]], or [[Sexual fetishism|fetish]] activities. |
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Among [[homosexual]] men it sometimes implies that the activity is non-insertive (i.e. [[intercrural intercourse]], [[masturbation|manual stimulation]], [[frotteurism|frottage]] etc.). |
Among [[homosexual]] men it sometimes implies that the activity is non-insertive (i.e. [[intercrural intercourse]], [[masturbation|manual stimulation]], [[frotteurism|frottage]] etc.). |
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Among heterosexual couples in the Western world, vanilla sex often refers to the [[missionary position]]. |
Among heterosexual couples in the Western world, vanilla sex often refers to the [[missionary position]]. |
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The term |
The term "vanilla" derives from the use of [[vanilla]] extract as the basic or most popular flavouring for [[ice cream]], and by extension meaning "plain" or "conventional". Thus, the term "vanilla" is sometimes used as an insult to describe someone who is overly conventional or unwilling to take risks, in both sexual and non-sexual contexts. |
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'''Neapolitan''' is a term proposed to describe the sex life of a person that enjoys "vanilla sex" as well as other |
'''Neapolitan''' is a term proposed to describe the sex life of a person that enjoys "vanilla sex" as well as other "flavours" of sex, such as [[BDSM]]. This is presumably coined in reference to [[Neapolitan ice cream]], which has layers of different colours, including a layer of vanilla flavour, rather than being a reference to the inhabitants of [[Naples]]. |
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Vanilla sex may also refer to white |
Vanilla sex may also refer to white (in the racial sense) tones of interest for obvious reasons. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
Revision as of 02:19, 28 September 2005
Vanilla sex is a term that refers to what a society regards as standard or conventional sexual behaviour. Different cultures, subcultures, and individuals have different ideas about what constitutes vanilla sex. Often it is interpreted as sex that does not involve such elements as BDSM, kink, or fetish activities.
Among homosexual men it sometimes implies that the activity is non-insertive (i.e. intercrural intercourse, manual stimulation, frottage etc.).
Among heterosexual couples in the Western world, vanilla sex often refers to the missionary position.
The term "vanilla" derives from the use of vanilla extract as the basic or most popular flavouring for ice cream, and by extension meaning "plain" or "conventional". Thus, the term "vanilla" is sometimes used as an insult to describe someone who is overly conventional or unwilling to take risks, in both sexual and non-sexual contexts.
Neapolitan is a term proposed to describe the sex life of a person that enjoys "vanilla sex" as well as other "flavours" of sex, such as BDSM. This is presumably coined in reference to Neapolitan ice cream, which has layers of different colours, including a layer of vanilla flavour, rather than being a reference to the inhabitants of Naples.
Vanilla sex may also refer to white (in the racial sense) tones of interest for obvious reasons.