Edging (sexual practice)

Edging, sometimes also referred to as gooning^[1]^[2] or surfing,^[3] is a sexual technique whereby an orgasm is controlled (that is, delayed or prevented). It is practiced alone or with a partner and involves the maintenance of a high level of sexual arousal for an extended period without reaching climax.^[4] Orgasm control involves either sex partner being in control of the other partner's orgasm, or a person delaying their own orgasm during sexual activity with a partner or through masturbation. Any method of sexual stimulation can be used to experience controlled orgasm.^[5]

When the controlled orgasm is achieved, the physical sensations are greater as compared to conventional orgasm. Orgasm control has also been referred to as "slow masturbation" and "extended massive orgasm".^[6]^[3]

The term should not be confused with edgeplay, premature ejaculation, retrograde ejaculation, or the inability to orgasm. Edgeplay is a sexual practice distinct from edging; the other terms all describe involuntary medical conditions.^[5]

^ Kokoski, Christopher (2022-09-10). "Gooning Sex Guide: What Is Gooning?". Sexography. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
^ "The Psychedelic Science of 'Gooning' — Or Masturbating Into a Trance". MEL Magazine. 2020-11-21. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
^ ^a ^b Bodansky, Steve; Bodansky, Vera (2000). Extended Massive Orgasm: How You Can Give and Receive Intense Sexual Pleasure. Vermilion. pp. 91–98. ISBN 978-0-09-185743-1. OCLC 48109806.
^ "Edging: Definition, how-to, and benefits". www.medicalnewstoday.com. 2020-07-20. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
^ ^a ^b Swiner, C. Nicole. "What Is Edging Sex?". WebMD. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
^ Comfort, Alex; Quilliam, Susan (2008). The New Joy of Sex. Mitchell Beazley. ISBN 978-1-84533-429-1. OCLC 300983363.

[1] Kokoski, Christopher (2022-09-10). "Gooning Sex Guide: What Is Gooning?". Sexography. Retrieved 2023-11-26.

[2] "The Psychedelic Science of 'Gooning' — Or Masturbating Into a Trance". MEL Magazine. 2020-11-21. Retrieved 2023-11-26.

[Bodansky-3] Bodansky, Steve; Bodansky, Vera (2000). Extended Massive Orgasm: How You Can Give and Receive Intense Sexual Pleasure. Vermilion. pp. 91–98. ISBN 978-0-09-185743-1. OCLC 48109806.

[4] "Edging: Definition, how-to, and benefits". www.medicalnewstoday.com. 2020-07-20. Retrieved 2023-11-26.

[:0-5] Swiner, C. Nicole. "What Is Edging Sex?". WebMD. Retrieved 2023-11-26.

[6] Comfort, Alex; Quilliam, Susan (2008). The New Joy of Sex. Mitchell Beazley. ISBN 978-1-84533-429-1. OCLC 300983363.

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