Learn · Glossary
The words, said plainly.
A short, honest glossary of the terms that come up when you shop for intimate wellness — no euphemism, no clinical cold.
- Condom
- A thin barrier worn during sex to help prevent pregnancy and reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections.
- Latex
- Natural rubber, the most common condom material — strong, stretchy, and effective against pregnancy and STIs.
- Personal lubricant
- A gel or liquid that reduces friction during sex, improving comfort and reducing the chance of a condom tearing.
- Water-based lubricant
- Lubricant made primarily from water — latex-safe, toy-safe, and easy to rinse. The most universally compatible choice.
- Silicone-based lubricant
- Long-lasting lubricant that is latex-safe but should not be used with silicone toys.
- Oil-based lubricant
- Lubricant made from oils — long-lasting but unsafe with latex condoms, which it can weaken.
- ISI mark
- A certification mark showing a product meets the relevant Indian Standard — for condoms, IS 3490.
- BIS certification
- Certification by the Bureau of Indian Standards, India's national standards body.
- Electronically tested
- A pinhole-integrity test applied to every condom in a batch, checking for invisible defects.
- Discreet packaging
- Plain, unbranded outer packaging that reveals nothing about the contents or the category.
- Paraben-free
- Made without parabens, a class of preservatives some people prefer to avoid in intimate products.
- Body-safe
- Materials chosen to be non-toxic and non-porous, suitable for intimate contact.