What is humping?

“Hump” literally means “to mount” in French. Hard to imagine what that might refer to, I know! What we’re really talking about is rubbing to explore new sensations. If you’re into non-penetrative sex, this article is for you — and for anyone else who’s curious 🙂 

Another wonder of external stimulation!

In practice, it means pressing or rubbing your genitals against a partner, or against any object or surface that feels good... Let’s call a spade a spade: it’s another way to masturbate. In other words, one more thing to try... Yay!

Not that our hands, our partners’ hands or our toys don’t do the job... But we’d recommend putting on your "sexplorer” hat every now and then.

Trying new things regularly is a great way to explore your pleasure fully and discover what gives you mind-blowing orgasms — even when you’d never have guessed it would!

You may have already discovered it!

Children may begin exploring their sexuality relatively early. It’s often through rubbing against something, such as a pillow, that they discover how sensitive — or, in other words, erogenous — certain parts of their body can be.

There’s nothing “weird” about it: exploring your body is a perfectly natural process.

The big plus of trying it as an adult is that you already know your body! You can adapt it to your preferences and... jackpot, climax could be within easy reach — or rather, within reach of your clitoris or penis...

So how exactly do you hump?

You can do it solo or with a partner, clothed or not! Just find the way that works for you and feels best.

Both the head of the penis and the clitoral glans are packed with sensory receptors. That’s what makes these areas so sensitive — and so responsive to stimulation.

You cross your legs, your trousers brush against your intimate area and, just like that... a pleasant feeling washes over you. Well, that’s more or less the idea! You’re looking for that little bit of friction that feels good.

Solo, you could move your hips to stimulate your intimate area against a pillow, a sheet or the edge of your bath for an extra refreshing touch... Or any other surface that feels good! Just make sure the material you choose won’t cause irritation.

With a partner — or more than one — you can explore sensations by rubbing against a part of their body. Their genitals, arm, torso...

Once your other half has given the go-ahead, your imagination is the only limit when it comes to finding the most pleasurable way to stimulate yourselves!

You can also try humping with accessories. I have a little gem in mind, other than connected love eggs, that lets you play together and enjoy humping with a little something extra! It’s the Pulse Duo.

It fits over the penis and doesn’t require any back-and-forth movement, as it produces oscillations. The other partner can press against them and make contact with the toy, creating friction while enjoying the stimulation of the Pulse Duo. A little wonder worth trying!

You can also play with palm vibrators! Place one between two partners and an explosion of sensations is guaranteed. Love and Care’s Hera, with its 10 incredible vibration modes, is perfect for giving it a try!

What about you — have you tried humping? Share your best tips with us on Insta 🙂