“Seggs” is an intentional misspelling of the word “sex.”

A “sneaky link” is a sexual partner who someone keeps secret.

Negging is a dating term that refers to when someone uses manipulative backhanded compliments to keep someone searching for their approval.

TikTokers are sharing about what gives them “the ick” when they’re in a relationship or have a crush.

The term “wokefishing” refers to when someone acts like they’re more socially conscious than they really are to appear more attractive to potential romantic or sexual partners.

DDLG is an acronym for daddy dom/little girl, a common kinky CG/L relationship.

CGL or CG/L is an abbreviation for “caregiver/little,” roleplay relationships related to age play and/or age regression.

Age play is a kink that involves someone roleplaying as someone younger.

Age regression is a mental state that someone may retreat to in which they act, think, and/or feel like a younger person.

White Clawing is a modern dating term that refers to someone dating another person for their looks, even if they think the person is boring.

Monkey branching is a dating term that refers to when someone is in a relationship but flirts with other people that they might want to date in the future.

To be self-partnered means to not be in a relationship with a significant other, but committed to oneself.