Edging (sexual practice)

"Gooning" redirects here. For the form of legal kidnapping, see Teen escort company § Gooning.
Edging can be done both alone and with a partner.

Edging, sometimes also referred to as gooning[1][2][Note 1] 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] When practiced by males, direct sexual stimulation without the refractory period after orgasm is sometimes possible.[7][disputed – discuss][better source needed]

Edging should not be confused with edgeplay, which is a sexual practice distinct from edging. It should also not be confused with premature ejaculation, retrograde ejaculation, or the inability to orgasm, all of which describe involuntary medical conditions.[5]

The terms edging and gooning have been adopted by Generation Z as brainrot terminology, gaining popularity on TikTok.[8][9]

  1. ^ Kokoski, Christopher (2022-09-10). "Gooning Sex Guide: What Is Gooning?". Sexography. Retrieved 2023-11-26.[dead link]
  2. ^ "The Psychedelic Science of 'Gooning' — Or Masturbating Into a Trance". MEL Magazine. 2020-11-21. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Edging: Definition, how-to, and benefits". www.medicalnewstoday.com. 2020-07-20. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  5. ^ a b 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.
  7. ^ "Let's Talk About Semen Retention, Tantra's Best-Kept Secret For Male Pleasure". mindbodygreen. 2020-02-24. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  8. ^ "What does Edge mean on TikTok?". Capital. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  9. ^ Johnson, Stephen (2024-08-15). "'Mewing,' 'Sigma,' and Other Gen Z and Gen Alpha Slang You Might Need Help Decoding". Lifehacker. Retrieved 2024-09-01.


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