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GLOSSARY A-M (N-Z is continued a few replies down)

Acetal The material the Aneros models other than the Progasm are made from. All Aneros models are made from FDA approved materials. Acetal is a crystalline polymer with a high melting point. It offers a high modulus of elasticity combined with great strength, stiffness, smoothness, natural lubricity, and resistance to abrasion. Moisture has no effect on it.

acupressure point In the context of the Aneros, locations in which erogenous nerve bundles are near the skin and so are available for directed massaging. A potent acupressure point in the perineum is stimulated by the Aneros P-tab. A second acupressure point between the anus and tail bone is stimulated by the K-tab on the Progasm. (Another erogenous acupressure point can be found 1/4 to 1/3 of the way up the penis from the scrotum.)

addictiveness In the context of the Aneros, the recognition that the pleasure and brain chemistry activated by use of the Aneros can possibly lead to addiction issues in those men who have predispositions to substance or sexual addictions. The problem is exacerbated by: (1) the typical length of Aneros sessions being measured in hours rather than minutes as for traditional masturbation; (2) a suspension of the sense of time when feeling intense pleasure from the Aneros; (3) the increasing ability to use arousal amplification techniques (even to non-ejaculatory orgasm) in settings outside the bedroom, such as at work or while driving; and, (4) the compulsion to achieve the super orgasm as described by others.

anal contraction A contraction, either voluntary or involuntary, of the anal sphincter. This is what drives the motion of the Aneros. Successful use of the Aneros often entails inducing involuntary anal contractions, leading to involuntary and increasing stimulation of the perineum, prostate, anus and rectum, and their erogenous nerves.

anal orgasm A non-ejaculatory orgasm focused on the muscles of the anus and rectum. This is analogous to a vaginal (as opposed to clitoral) orgasm in women. It involves the orgasmic contraction of different (and larger?) muscles than a standard ejaculatory orgasm and so feels deeply pleasurable.

anal sphincter The ring of muscles surrounding the anus. There are two rings, the outer and the inner. The outer is under voluntary control. The inner is not (it is controlled by the autonomic nervous system and can be trained to relax therapeutically with biofeedback). To identify this muscle, squeeze your anus as though you are holding back gas. This is the muscle that primarily drives the motion of the Aneros (although some motion of the Aneros may be produced by pelvic motion such as thrusting and grinding).

Aneros patent The patent awarded to the Japanese urologist who invented the Aneros, specifically for the design of an anal sphincter driven prostate massager. http://www.google.com/patents?vid=USPAT6802850

Aneros horny Being horny for the Aneros. The areas stimulated by the Aneros develop their own sometimes strong urge for stimulation and release.

anus The external opening of the rectum.

arousal amplification Techniques other than direct penis stimulation that increase physical arousal. They include touching of secondary erogenous zones (nipples, anus, thighs, etc.), deep or valley breathing, KSMO and held contractions of pelvic floor muscles. When used skillfully they lead to a cycle of increasing arousal culminating in non-ejaculatory orgasm.

auto-f*** Involuntary Aneros motion inducing the distinct and very pleasurable sensation of receptive sexual intercourse, often to the point of non-ejaculatory orgasm.

bearing down A pelvic floor and abdominal muscular action that can be used in combination with pelvic floor and anal sphincter contractions to control the Aneros and increase arousal. To bear down, push out with your rectum and optionally your abdomen as though you are trying to eliminate a stool or as though you are trying to increase the speed of a urine stream. Bearing down is the "opposite" of PC, anal sphincter, rectal or kegel contractions.

BPH Benign prostate hypertrophy or hyperplasia. A non-cancerous enlarging of the prostate common in middle aged and older men, often causing urinary symptoms. BPH is one of the prostate ailments that the Aneros was originally developed to help treat. See High Island Health.

butt flutters The involuntary contraction or spasming of the anal sphincter that drives the motion of the Aneros, particularly when the contractions are fast and shallow.

calm seas of orgasm A metaphor to describe being in a state of ongoing orgasms yet being very relaxed, and avoiding the usual muscular tension involved in high arousal. Rather than vocalizing, thrusting, contracting or convulsing towards the orgasms, you gently keep all muscles relaxed, breath the pleasure and let the orgasms come to you.

chain reaction orgasms Non-ejaculatory orgasms coming successively often with little rest for up to a half hour, hour or more.

chair orgasm A non-ejaculatory orgasm induced without the Aneros (as executed in a desk chair). Chair orgasms are a sometimes unexpected new ability in Aneros users who have recently become multi-orgasmic (and who are occasionally beset by them when they should be working, etc). They are produced by breathing deeply, vocalizing and/or concentrating on growing P-waves.

clean out To cleanse the rectum with a simple enema in preparation for use of the Aneros.

condom method Sheathing the Aneros in a condom before inserting, typically with lubrication inside and out. This is done to augment the slipperiness of the Aneros's environment and prevent the migration of the lubricant.

convulsions In the Aneros context, ongoing involuntary semi-rhythmic large muscle contractions. Convulsions may involve only small numbers of muscles or may involve much of the body. They may or may not produce pleasure, but are always a product of the sexual excitement of using the Aneros. They may also be part of intense orgasms. Aneros users that have a predisposition to seizures may want to discuss its use with their doctor.

cremaster The muscle covering the testes that controls the raising and lowering of the scrotum. It works involuntarily in response to temperature. During ejaculation the cremaster constricts, drawing the testicles close to the body.

cremaster exercises Also called "testicle elevations." Exercises in which the cremaster is brought under voluntary control and strengthened. Because the drawing up of the testicles is a prelude to ejaculatory orgasm, voluntarily doing so may induce a noticeable sense of arousal in the testicles. To do these exercises, first identify the muscles. Place your finger and thumb gently around your scrotum above the testicles. Then try to draw up the testicles. Your fingers should detect a very slight movement. At first you will involve your abdominal muscles but with practice you can isolate the cremaster, and considerably increase your ability to voluntarily draw in your testicles.

deep breathing Breathing slowly and deeply from the abdomen. Deep breathing allows you to physiologically relax and to concentrate on the sensuous feelings your body can produce. It also allows arousal to grow, whereas shallow breathing and breath holding can frustrate arousal. To learn deep breathing, lie down in loose garments with one hand on your chest and one on your belly button. As you inhale, draw air in by making your abdomen expand (i.e., by expanding your diaphragm) and exhale by letting it recede. Your chest hand should stay relatively stable while your belly hand should rise and fall with your breath. See also valley breathing.

dry-O A non-ejaculatory orgasm that is of medium strength. I.e., it is not a mini-O or a super-O.

dud session An Aneros session which doesn't produce the desired level of sexual satisfaction.

edging Stimulating the penis so as to stay on the brink of ejaculation for a protracted time, such as a quarter hour, half hour or more. Doing this solo is good training for ejaculation control during intercourse.

enema A warm tap water enema used to clean the rectum before using the Aneros (optional, personal preference). It is typically a small amount of water (enough to fill the rectum, but not deeper into the colon) delivered with a rectal bulb, reused fleet enema bottle or the rectal syringe sold on the Aneros site.

erection cycling When using the aneros, sometimes the penis suddenly goes from soft to very erect and then some minutes later becomes soft again, cycling over the minutes in response to changes in internal stimulation.

ESO "Extended Sexual Orgasm," the name of a book by Brauer and Brauer that was among the first to popularize scientifically based sexual techniques that significantly enhance arousal and orgasm.

floor tone The tone of the muscles in your pelvic floor. (See PC muscles).

full body orgasm An orgasm that includes pleasure and muscular contraction throughout the body.

glycerin A common ingredient in water-based personal lubricants that can cause the urge to move the bowels. Glycerin is also an ingredient in suppository laxatives.

hands free cumming An ejaculatory orgasm that does not involve any direct stimulation of the penis, either from purposeful stroking, or incidental rubbing of bedding etc. This is commonly achieved by skilled Aneros users by performing the scrotal stretch.

High Island Health The name of the company that manufactures and distributes the Aneros. The company has its own website, http://www.highisland.com where the same products are sold but for therapeutic rather than sexual purposes.

Hitachi method Applying the Hitachi Magic Wand vibrator to the perineum to induce an Aneros driven non-ejaculatory orgasm. This may only work for users who are near orgasm (and seek to go over). Avoid using the vibrator for more than a few minutes at a time as it may produce temporary numbness.

internal lube Lubrication applied to the rectum in advance of inserting the Aneros. A typical quantity is about 5cc applied with a lube syringe (sold as a lubrication applicator on the Aneros site). Note: using oil based lubes in a lube syringe will ruin its gasket, making it get stuck.

involuntary contraction The contraction of a muscle that happens without voluntary control. This happens continually in the body for different purposes, such as peristalsis. In a sexual context, it can happen in the form of ejaculation or orgasm, and also as spasms, jerks, twitches, shaking, quivering, fluttering, etc. The Aneros design exploits the ability of the anal sphincter and other pelvic floor muscles to rhythmically contract (flutter) in response to particular forms of sexual excitement. These involuntary contractions drive the action of the Aneros, and are amplified by the stimulation it provides. The manufacturer's suggested technique of voluntarily holding light contractions is an attempt to induce the involuntarily rhythmic contractions by introducing fatigue into the anal sphincter (much as how your arm might shake when exhausted from lifting a heavy weight).

isolation exercises Pelvic floor muscle exercises that attempt to work out particular subgroups of the pelvic floor independently from the others. The goal is to gain fine control over the interaction of those muscles in the context of involuntary contractions, to best amplify pleasure. Exercises that may be practiced in isolation are: kegels, rectal clenches, anal sphincter, cremaster and push outs.

kegel exercise Exercises of the PC muscle, both in general and also particularly the subset in the anterior of the pelvic floor. To identify the anterior PC muscles, notice the muscular action used to stop the flow of urine. Alternatively, notice the muscular action used to make an erection move up and down, and throb. (Stopping your urine flow regularly may cause urinary problems, so only do so once or twice to locate these muscles.) After identifying that action try to further refine it by leaving out the use of neighboring muscles such as the abdomen and buttocks. A program of kegel exercises can significantly improve many facets of male sexual response, including: strength of erection, number and intensity of ejaculatory contractions, ejaculatory force, sensations of arousal and pleasure, and control and intensity of the Aneros action. The anterior PC muscles are specifically involved in ejaculatory and prostate orgasms.

KSMO "Key Sound Multiple Orgasm," the copyrighted name for a specific method of using vocalization to drive arousal amplification leading to multiple hands-free non-ejaculatory orgasms, in both men and women. See http://www.multiples.com

K-tab The "Kundalini" tab on the Aneros Progasm, which is the tab that rests above the anus between the buttocks and puts pressure on an acupressure spot there. Named after the yoga concept that there is a serpent of power located at the base of the body's trunk.

male deer exercise (extended) A variation on the tantric "male deer" exercise used to get into a state of orgasmic bliss. The original exercise is used for male sexual health and vitality. It has men placing the palm of their hand on their scrotum and pushing gently down, while the thumb exerts pressure on the base of the penis and pubic bone, on the top side of the penis. The other hand performs a slow circular massage of the region between the pubic hair and navel. The extended variation has the circular massage extend up the body, to the sternum or further, then returning and swapping hands for the next cycle. It continues for as long as it takes to get into an orgasmic state. This is an unexpectedly powerful way to get into a state of bliss. (Can be done with or without the Aneros)

male G-spot The spot on the prostate accessed through the retucm that causes intense sexual response in men analogously to the vaginal G-spot in women.

male multiple orgasm (MMO) Repeated non-ejaculatory male orgasms with a frequency greater than would be possible with ejaculation, because of the absence of the refractory period.

Maximus lube Not to be confused with the Maximus Aneros model. A high quality sexual lubricant called "Maximus" that is slippery, long-lasting, water-based and glycerin-free. Available at cheaplubes.com

milestones Following is a list of milestones along the Aneros journey. Each journey is personal and individual. These milestones may not all apply to everyone. Some men whip through their milestones not even realizing they are milestones. Some skip whole bunches of milestones altogether. Some men accelerate and then plateau, some men move slowly through their milestones. Regardless, the journey is well worth it. The order is approximate and is different for everyone. Where you land is the luck of the draw.
* first insertion
* no p-tab discomfort when relaxed
* no internal discomfort when relaxed
* no p-tab discomfort when contracted
* no internal discomfort when contracted
* generally comfortable when inserted and relaxed
* observation of slight good feelings
* slight sense of leaking
* slight sense of needing to pee (contact w/ prostate)
* identifiable contact w/ prostate
* doing a set of contractions comfortably
* holding light sphincter contractions
* integrating deep breathing
* definite leaking produced by contracting
* definite pleasure produced by contracting
* definite feeling of contact on prostate
* identification of sweet spot
* pleasure at sweet spot
* no longer believing that "this model doesn't fit me"
* arousal amplification by vocalization, breathing, manual stim of secondary erogenous zones or held contractions.
* observation of slight involuntary contractions
* general pleasure throughout session
* p-wave
* successive p-waves
* rock hard erection
* twitching
* pleasure at voluntary pelvic thrusting
* integrating pelvic thrusting and contracting
* large muscle quaking (no pleasure)
* continuous internal pleasure
* definite sense of ongoing subtle involuntary contraction
* sense of pleasure caused by blood pulse internally
* significant large muscle quaking with pleasure
* real excitement at thought of next session
* sustained pleasure during sessions
* pleasurable tingling in pelvic regions outside of sessions
* ability to grow pleasure outside of sessions
* ability to leak outside of sessions
* sense that the Aneros is satisfying a special prostate "itch"
* very significant pleasure during sessions
* moaning during sessions
* sense of arousal moving toward something
* surprise attack of very serous pleasure
* involuntary clamping, w/o sense of climax
* involuntary clamping w/ hint of climax
* involuntary clamping w/ definite feeling of light orgasm (mini-O)
* ability to maneuver the aneros to control placement of pleasure internally
* intensely pleasurable involuntary clamping that is clearly a dry-O
* chain reaction dry-Os (O-zone)
* disbelief that this can actually be for real
* very deep orgasm distinctly centered in rectum: anal orgasm
* extremely intense prostate orgasm
* dry orgasm w/o aneros (chair orgasm)
* aneros moving distinctly on its own, creating unexpected pleasure
* aneros moving in long strokes (auto-f***), creating intense pleasure
* unexpected extremely strong orgasm that knocks the reality out of you: super-O
* continuous super-Os directed at different parts of the body
* full body super-O
* ability to have super-Os on demand

mini-O A less intense non-ejaculatory orgasm, typically experienced in the early stages of developing non-ejaculatory orgasm skills. They are often focused in the pelvic area and involve a mild but distinct orgasmic contraction and sense of climax.

mental arousal The component of arousal that involves emotional reactions such as lust to the presence or anticipation of real, portrayed or imagined sexual situations. Mental arousal is an important but sometimes overlooked complement to the physical arousal provided by the Aneros. Intense mental arousal can drive intense physical arousal (and vice versa).

modification In the Aneros context, modifications to the device to improve its fit or responsiveness. Common modifications include: a slight repositioning of the P-tab to better hit the sweet spot; augmenting the size of the P-tab; polishing the surface of the Aneros to a gloss for better mobility; and, removing the handle (not the p-tab!) to permit sitting and to provide better contact with the prostate (through unimpeded forward rocking).

multi-orgasmic A man or woman who can have multiple non-ejaculatory orgasms.

(Glossary N-Z continued a few replies down...)