Glossary Terms

Ejaculation

Ejaculation is the time during a man's orgasm when several muscle spasms push his semen out of the opening at the end of his penis.

Emotional numbness

Emotional numbness is a symptom of emotional trauma, where an individual becomes detached from others, is unable to react appropriately emotionally or suppresses emotions.

Estrogen

Estrogen is a hormone made by the ovaries in women. This hormone helps control a woman's menstrual cycles (periods).

Endocrinologist

A doctor who specializes in treating problems involving the body's hormone system.

Erectile dysfunction

Trouble getting a firm erection or keeping the erection firm during sex.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

The EEOC is the federal agency that enforces laws to protect employees from employment discrimination. It also oversees Alternative Dispute Resolution.