Edging, what is it?

This anglicism literally translating to the word "edge" might not mean anything to you. Yet, it is possible that you have already practiced it without knowing! So what is edging, how does it work, and why try it? We explain everything here!

Edging is a sexual practice or an enjoyable way to play with frustration. It involves pushing oneself (or one's partner) to the brink of orgasm and then letting the excitement subside. The goal is not to stop there, but to continue the stimulation to amplify the final orgasm. Terribly intense!

Is it only for people with vulvas?

Not at all, whether you have a penis or a vulva, you can practice edging! The good news is that it can be practiced solo, in pairs, in threes... basically, no limit except knowing how to control yourself and understanding your body!

Specifically, how do you do it?

Solo

Put yourself in good conditions: get comfortable, take out your favorite toys if you use them, dim the lights, play some background music, light some incense... basically, set up your favorite masturbation setup.

Start touching yourself and let the pleasure build. When you feel the orgasm approaching, slow down or stop the stimulation for a few seconds (for example, if you are using a sextoy, lower the power to the minimum, if you are using your fingers go slower). Don't hesitate to use your breath to channel and circulate the energy! By breathing deeply, your sexual energy will circulate through your body and help you control your sensations.

When you feel your level of excitement has dropped by half (the idea is not to cut off all excitement), start again with more intensity, then stop again and so on. Do this little exercise several times until you can no longer hold back your orgasm. At that moment, let go of everything! Congratulations, you just gave yourself an intergalactic orgasm! 🚀

Before sharing this experience with others, don't hesitate to practice it alone to understand how your body works.

In a couple

First of all, don't hesitate to discuss this practice with your partner in advance, and you can, for example, agree on a word to say when you feel the orgasm coming so that they slow down the stimulation. Over time, your partner will probably no longer need this word because they will have understood your way of functioning and your physical signs.

Start as you usually do, and gradually increase the temperature.

When you feel your partner is about to reach orgasm, slow down. If you want to delay the orgasm, use the word previously agreed upon with your partner, or simply ask them to slow down.

As with solo practice, use your breathing to bring down the excitement and continue gentle stimulation, to gradually increase your desire.

Repeat these different steps several times until you can no longer hold back!

Another possible method: masturbate in front of your partner to manage it yourself, at your own pace.

4 good reasons to practice edging

• It allows you to better know your body, its mechanisms, and its sensations
• It amplifies the strength of orgasms and thus the well-being hormones secreted
• Practiced as a couple, edging contributes to sexual complicity between two people
• Edging is part of the practice of slow sex or how to make an encounter last even longer for even more pleasure

You are now armed to give yourself mind-blowing orgasms, good luck in your quest!