30 Porn Words You Keep Seeing, Explained Without Judgement

Like any subculture, porn has its own language. These aren’t just search terms — they’re shorthand for fantasies, tropes, and entire communities. If you've ever read a porn title and felt like you needed a translator, this article's for you. Here's a glossary of 30 common (and sometimes bizarre) porn terms, explained simply, without judgement.

1. Ahegao

Originally from Japanese hentai, this is a facial expression where the woman goes cross-eyed, mouth open, tongue out — supposedly overwhelmed by pleasure. It’s exaggerated on purpose, and it’s made its way into Western porn too.

2. JOI (Jerk Off Instructions)

A genre where the performer speaks directly to the viewer, telling them how and when to masturbate. Often mixes dominance, dirty talk, and sometimes ASMR. Popular on OnlyFans and cam platforms.

3. CEI (Cum Eating Instructions)

A subcategory of JOI where the performer guides the viewer to eat their own cum. Often part of humiliation or submissive play. Very specific, very niche — but real.

4. BBC

Stands for “Big Black Cock.” Yes, it’s racially loaded. This term plays into fetishized stereotypes and often appears in interracial porn titles — especially when the female performer is white.

5. PAWG

“Phat-Ass White Girl.” A way to point out when a curvy white performer has what’s considered a typically Black body type. It’s both celebratory and objectifying, depending on who’s using it.

6. CFNM

“Clothed Female, Naked Male.” A genre that flips the usual dynamic. Women stay clothed, men are nude. Often used in humiliation or role reversal scenes.

7. Cuck / Cuckold / Bull / Hotwife

Terms from cuckolding dynamics. The “cuck” is the guy watching, the “hotwife” is his partner getting fucked, and the “bull” is the man doing the fucking. It’s about power, humiliation, and voyeurism.

8. Bukkake

A Japanese term for a scene where multiple men ejaculate on one woman’s face. It’s visually chaotic and usually ends with the performer dripping.

9. Gonzo

A raw, often handheld filming style. Think POV, minimal editing, and little to no script. It’s supposed to feel “real” even when it’s clearly not.

10. Stuck

A weirdly persistent genre where a performer pretends to be trapped — under a table, in a washing machine, etc. The “helper” then takes sexual advantage, usually under the premise of being unable to resist. Controversial, but everywhere.

11. Futa / Futanari

From Japanese porn: animated or digitally altered women with penises. Not framed as trans; more like “cis women with dicks.” Often hyper-stylized and unrealistic.

12. Free Use

A fantasy genre where one character is treated as permanently available for sex. Usually framed with consent, but it plays into objectification and power dynamics.

13. JAV

Short for Japanese Adult Video. Live-action porn from Japan, often with pixelated genitals due to censorship laws. It includes tropes rarely seen in Western porn, like train scenes or subtle coercion setups.

14. Spinner

Refers to small, petite female performers — the idea being they’re so light and agile they could “spin” on a penis. Often used to exaggerate size contrast with male performers.

15. Railed

Slang for getting fucked hard. Usually implies vigorous, no-frills, often dominant sex.

16. Interracial

In theory, any scene between performers of different races. In practice, it usually means Black men with white women, and plays into loaded stereotypes and taboos.

17. MILF

“Mom I’d Like to Fuck.” Used for older female performers, whether they’re mothers or not. Sometimes women in their late 20s are labeled MILFs depending on how they’re styled.

18. Money Shot

The ejaculation scene — usually a facial. The moment of visible climax that used to be considered essential for finishing a porn scene.

19. Rimming

Or “rimjob.” Oral stimulation of the anus. Also called “eating ass.” Sometimes playful, sometimes framed as submissive or dominant depending on the scene.

20. Creampie

When ejaculation happens inside someone (usually vaginal), and it’s shown leaking out. Also used in variations like “asspie” or “throatpie.”

21. ATM (Ass to Mouth)

When a penis goes from anal penetration directly into a partner’s mouth, without cleaning. Often emphasized for shock value or taboo.

22. ASMR Porn

Porn that uses whispering, mouth sounds, and gentle audio triggers to stimulate. Usually overlaps with JOI or solo content, sometimes used in femdom or nurturing fantasies.

23. Facial

When the male performer ejaculates on the face of their co-star. One of the most iconic “money shots” in porn.

24. DP (Double Penetration)

Usually one penis in the vagina and another in the anus, at the same time. Sometimes used to mean two in the same hole.

25. MMF / FFM

Threesome codes. MMF = Male-Male-Female. FFM = Female-Female-Male. Often used to signal gender balance and fantasy type.

26. Footjob

When a penis is stimulated using someone’s feet. Common in foot fetish content, but sometimes appears in “mainstream” scenes too.

27. TGirl

Term for a trans woman performer. While still common in porn tags, it’s increasingly viewed as outdated or disrespectful outside of those contexts.

28. Watersports

A more elegant way of saying “piss play.” Any sexual act involving urination. Sometimes overlaps with domination or taboo porn.

29. Choking / Breathplay

A BDSM practice where the performer’s breathing is restricted — by hand, collar, or other means. Can be dangerous if not done with care and consent.

30. Face-Sitting

When one performer sits on the other’s face for oral sex. Common in femdom scenes and often emphasizes control or domination.

Porn terms evolve fast, and like slang in any niche, they reflect bigger cultural shifts. Whether you’re curious, confused, or just tired of Googling in incognito mode, understanding these terms can make your experience smoother — and sometimes, weirder in a good way.