Edging; Myth, Fact, Pleasure – Penis Edition

• No, Edging isn’t harmful
• The act of delaying an orgasm
• Edging can provide a more intense climax
• Edging can have health Benefits

This blog post will focus on all things edging. This post will put the penis in the spotlight and all information relates only to penises. We aren’t neglecting Vagina’s however, there will be a separate post for that coming soon!

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What is Edging?

Edging is typically described as the act of bringing oneself to the brink of orgasm, only to pull back and cause the orgasm to delay. This can be done by stroking oneself until you feel like you’re about to reach orgasm, only to either relax or forcibly prevent the orgasm from happening.

Edging is notably different from a delayed ejaculation – referred to as `anorgasmia` as Edging is a conscious effort to delay and prolong the act of sex/masturbation to provide pleasure.

How Does Edging Work?

A big part of edging comes from the excitement and control. As you continue to bring your penis to the brink of orgasm, only to pull back, it creates an intense desire – an electrifying need to climax.

Through stimulation of the penis (via traditional stroking or the use of sex toys), you can bring your body closer and closer until you get that feeling, the one that lets you know you’re about to experience true bliss. But not yet. Once that feeling starts to arise you have a choice – you can either remove all stimulation, immerse yourself in satisfaction as each twitch down below sends a twang of ecstasy throughout your body. Once the feeling has settled you can start from the begging, working yourself closer and closer to the breaking point where you can either deny yourself once more, or finally push through and revel in your explosive finish.

Pulling back and stopping, however, isn’t the only method of edging. For some, pulling back won’t work, it’s not enough to stop them from reaching orgasm. Some choose instead to pursue a more forceful approach to edging. Typically, this involves using a hand to apply pressure to either the base of the shaft or the head of the penis. This can create a slightly different experience, one where instead of that feeling slowly fading away it becomes intensified; within reach yet forced to disperse. This method creates a sudden stop, an instant feeling of pressure and tightness as the orgasm is forcibly made to retreat.

Edging can mistakenly be considered a solo activity, set exclusively for masturbation. This isn’t the case, however. Edging can be done during partnered sex just as easily as alone. Edging during partnered sex would involve the same process as if you were alone, except this time you have the option of having one of your partners to control the orgasm, trusting them to bring you to the edge only to pull you back.

Alternatively, you can apply these edging techniques during penetrative sex. Regardless of your preference, the principal is the same. Bring yourself to the edge and then take the time to stop and cool down.