5 ways to enjoy seks without penetration

We all come up against what is commonly known as the "penetration script" (or did I just make that term up?). Since adolescence — largely thanks to the p*rno industry — we've associated sexuality with a sequence of actions: "foreplay", penetration, then orgasm and therefore "the end of the act" (the quotation marks here signal our disagreement with these terms, which represent pressure to penetrate and to orgasm). If you haven't already, it's HIGH time to deconstruct this framework and open yourself up to the wealth of super enjoyable practices that can more than replace penetration! To help, we've rounded up 5 ways to enjoy seks without penetration:

Contactless stimulators

As for accessories, you can simply choose a contactless toy or one that stimulates externally. From a Womanizer to a wand or a pebble-shaped vibrator, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to making your body — and your partner’s — tingle...

Caresses/massage

Whether on bare skin, with massage oils, or with lube (preferably silicone-based for a longer-lasting glide), caresses are always a lovely way to enjoy yourself. The added bonus? You can share them pretty much anywhere...

Kissing

Whether it’s a lingering kiss or not, with or without extras (warming or cooling lip gloss, sweets, body paint, ...), kissing is one of the many ways to connect with someone and show them you fancy them. The mouth is an erogenous zone for many people, but there’s the rest of the body to explore too... We’ll leave it to your imagination to take the pleasure up a notch!

Humping

Humping involves taking pleasure by rubbing against a surface. Clothing, a duvet, a pillow or even hands can do the trick. Get your sensory receptors fired up — trust us, it's well worth it!

Mutual masturbation

And on that note, we come to co-masturbation, which is a hugely effective way to enjoy pleasure without penetration — and sometimes without even touching each other! Watching your partner take pleasure, combined with the ability to satisfy yourself in real time, lets you ride a wave of intense pleasure while also showing the other person what drives you crazyyy!

So there you have it: five ways to enjoy sex without penetration. Of course, there are plenty more to discover. If you’d like more tips on your journey towards a fulfilling sex life, head over to our Instagram!