What is better than one orgasm? A more powerful one! There
are many names for this practice, sufing, peaking, edging, but no matter what
you call it, they are all forms of orgasm control. This is where the goal is to
stave off your orgasm to prolong your sexual experience and/or create a
stronger orgasmic sensation. This technique can be practiced alone or with a
partner and is something you can start today!
For the majority of males, ejaculation happens within a few
minutes of penetration. While that is great for them, it often leaves their
female partners unsatisfied. It takes a woman about 20 minutes of stimulation
to reach orgasm. And after a male ejaculates, he experiences a refractory
period in which he has to wait to continue sexual stimulation. With edging, the
male can prolong his sexual encounter with his partner and hopefully see her
orgasm before his own.
Practicing edging is a fairly simple task. If you are alone,
bring yourself up to the brink (the edge) of orgasm and then stop the
stimulation. Continue to stimulate yourself to the edge of orgasm and then back
away. The same rules apply if you are with a partner. Communicate to them when
they need to ease off of the stimulation. Once you reach the level of arousal
that you are seeking, or simply cannot take it anymore, you can orgasm. Many
people report a stronger, more powerful, and intense orgasm due to all of the
built up sexual tension.
And this practice isn’t just for men; women can practice
edging as well. Edging is not only a good way to prolong your sexual encounter,
but is a great way to get to know your body. Too little stimulation and you
could be masturbating all day or too much and you orgasm within the first few
minutes of touching yourself. You have to become familiar with your reactions
to stimulation and know when you are going to go over the edge. This can also
be a great exercise in learning your partner’s body and their sexual cues. And
don’t worry; it is ok if you accidentally reach the point of no return.
Practice makes perfect!
So next time you want to have a longer sexual orgasm or a
more powerful orgasm, try edging. Make a game out of it with yourself and see
how long you can last.
By Megan Stubbs
Follow on Twitter @SexologistMegan
Follow on Twitter @SexologistMegan
