Terms starting with T

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• T4TDating-app slang & abbreviationsShort for "trans for trans": a trans person interested in dating other trans people, and more broadly a spirit of trans people supporting each other.
• Talking stageRelationships & datingThe early phase of getting to know someone romantically, before dating becomes regular or any commitment is discussed.
• TBHDating-app slang & abbreviationsShort for "to be honest": used to introduce a frank opinion or to soften a confession.
• TesticlesBody & healthThe testicles are two oval glands held in the scrotum that produce sperm and the hormone testosterone.
• Testicular self-examinationBody & healthTesticular self-examination means regularly feeling your testicles so you know what is normal for you and can notice new lumps, swelling or changes early.
• TestosteroneBody & healthTestosterone is a hormone, the main androgen, produced mostly by the testicles and in smaller amounts by the ovaries and adrenal glands. It influences sex drive, muscle, bone, hair growth and sperm production.
• The ickRelationships & datingA sudden feeling of aversion toward someone you were attracted to, often triggered by a small or harmless habit.
• Thirst trapDating-app slang & abbreviationsA flattering or suggestive photo posted to attract attention, compliments or interest from potential admirers.
• ThroningDating-app slang & abbreviationsDating someone mainly for their status, popularity or connections, to raise your own profile.
• ThroupleRelationships & datingA romantic relationship involving three people who are all partnered with one another.
• ThrushBody & healthThrush is a common yeast infection caused by an overgrowth of Candida fungi, leading to itching, soreness and sometimes thick white discharge. It can affect the vulva and vagina or the penis.
• Top and bottom 18+Kink & BDSMIn kink, the 'top' carries out an activity and the 'bottom' receives it; the terms describe roles in a scene rather than who holds power.
• Topdrop 18+Kink & BDSMA low mood, doubt or exhaustion that a top or dominant may feel after play, similar to subdrop.
• Total power exchange 18+Kink & BDSMA form of power exchange intended to apply to most or all areas of a relationship, all the time, rather than only during scenes.
• Touch starvationPsychology of intimacyTouch starvation, also called skin hunger, is the sense of lacking enough affectionate physical contact, such as hugs or cuddles, in daily life.
• Traffic light system 18+Kink & BDSMA common safeword convention: 'green' means all good, 'yellow' means slow down or check in, and 'red' means stop now.
• Trans manGender & identityA man who was assigned female at birth.
• Trans womanGender & identityA woman who was assigned male at birth.
• TransfeminineGender & identityDescribes people assigned male at birth whose gender identity or expression leans towards femininity, including trans women and some non-binary people.
• TransgenderGender & identityAn umbrella term for people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
• TransitionGender & identityThe personal process by which someone begins to live in line with their gender identity. It can be social, medical, legal, or a combination.
• TransmasculineGender & identityDescribes people assigned female at birth whose gender identity or expression leans towards masculinity, including trans men and some non-binary people.
• TransphobiaGender & identityPrejudice, fear, hostility or discrimination directed at transgender and non-binary people.
• Trauma bondingPsychology of intimacyTrauma bonding describes a strong emotional attachment that can form between a person and someone who harms them, especially when abuse alternates with affection.
• Trauma-informedConsent & boundariesTrauma-informed describes an approach in health care, education or support that recognises the widespread impact of trauma and aims to avoid re-traumatising people.
• Triangular theory of lovePsychology of intimacyThe triangular theory of love, proposed by psychologist Robert Sternberg in 1986, describes love as a combination of three components: intimacy, passion and commitment.
• TrichomoniasisSTIsTrichomoniasis is a common STI caused by a tiny parasite, often without symptoms, and is cured with a course of antibiotics.
• Trickle truthingRelationships & datingRevealing the truth about a betrayal, often an affair, bit by bit over time instead of all at once.
• Tubal ligationContraceptionTubal ligation is a surgical procedure that blocks, seals or removes the fallopian tubes so eggs cannot meet sperm, providing permanent contraception.
• TuckingGender & identityArranging the genitals so they are less visible under clothing, often with snug underwear or a garment called a gaff. It is used by some trans women, non-binary people and drag performers.
• Two-SpiritGender & identityA pan-Indigenous term used by some Native American and First Nations people to describe traditional gender and spiritual roles beyond the categories of woman and man.
• Types of attractionPsychology of intimacyTypes of attraction is a way of describing the different pulls people can feel toward others, such as sexual, romantic, aesthetic, sensual, emotional or intellectual attraction.
• Typical useContraceptionTypical use describes how well a contraceptive works in everyday life, including human error, while perfect use describes how well it works when used exactly as directed every time.