For something that's supposed to be fun, it's spent way too long being treated like the opening act for penetrative sex. A few kisses, some touching, maybe a little dirty talk, and then on to the main event. Except here's the thing: Foreplay can be the main event.
And frankly, it deserves better than being treated like something you have to get through before the "real" sex starts. Plus, foreplay isn't just about getting physically turned on. It's about giving your brain a chance to get in on the action, too.
Sometimes, desire shows up along the way. Of course, there's no one-size-fits-all approach to getting turned on. From dirty talk and teasing to oral sex and experimenting with sex toys, it's all about different strokes for different folks (you know, literally).
Below, 30 foreplay ideas worth adding to your sexual repertoire. If the word “foreplay” makes you picture some half-hearted groping before things really get started, it's time to rethink that definition. And that can look like a whole lot of things.
Hot kisses, sexting, sensual massages, mutual masturbation, and even oral sex can all count as foreplay. Some of these activities also fall under the umbrella of outercourse, a broad term for sexual activities that don't involve penetration. And none of them have to be a stepping stone to penetrative sex.
They can be the entire sexual experience if that's what you're into. Foreplay can also help your body physically prepare for certain kinds of sexual activity. As arousal builds, increased blood flow and natural lubrication can make stimulation more comfortable and pleasurable, particularly for people with vulvas.
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