Fantasy
Also known as sexual fantasyfantasiesdaydream
A sexual fantasy is an imagined scenario that stirs desire — a normal, private part of everyone's inner life that can be enjoyed alone or shared with a partner.
The gist
Fantasies are the scenarios our minds drift to; having them is universal and healthy. Sharing one with a partner can be a bonding, arousing experience, though a fantasy is imagination, not necessarily a to-do list. A judgment-free conversation lets couples decide together what stays imagined and what they'd like to explore.
Related
Role-play
Role-play is playfully acting out a scenario or characters with a partner — a creative, low-stakes way to explore fantasies and add novelty to intimacy.
Sexual communication
Sexual communication is openly talking about desires, boundaries, and feedback with a partner — the single most reliable ingredient of a satisfying intimate life.
Kink
Kink is an umbrella term for consensual intimate interests outside the conventional — a normal part of many people's sexuality that thrives on trust and communication.