Glossary term
Quickie
Also known as quick sexquick session
A quickie is a short, spontaneous intimate encounter that fits into a small window of time — a fun, low-effort way to keep desire alive between longer moments.
The gist
A quickie is intimacy on a short clock — spontaneous, efficient, and playful. It's not about doing everything; it's about connection and a spark when time is tight. Familiar positions and a quick check-in are all it takes to keep it good and consensual.
Related
Glossary term
Desire (libido)
Desire, or libido, is the wish for sexual connection — a natural drive that fluctuates over time and differs widely between healthy people.
Glossary term
Spontaneous desire
Spontaneous desire is wanting intimacy seemingly out of nowhere, before any stimulation — one of two normal, equally healthy ways desire shows up.