Gooning is an extreme form of prolonged masturbation, similar to edging, where the person masturbates for a long period of time without necessarily orgasming. It leads to a blissful, hypnotic, or trance-like state known as the "goon state." The practice is often about pushing the limits of pleasure and can involve a deep focus on the sensations, sometimes accompanied by watching specific types of pornography. Gooning is both a physical act and a subcultural phenomenon with participants describing it as a way to reach a meditative or euphoric state through intense and extended sexual arousal. Key points about gooning include:

• It often involves masturbating for hours or even days without climax.
• The goal isn't always orgasm but to maintain a heightened state of arousal and pleasure.
• Participants may experience a hypnotic or trance-like mindset.
• Gooning can involve watching specialized pornography and may lead to new insights about one's sexuality.
• It is distinct from but related to edging, which is more about delaying orgasm for more intense pleasure.
• The term has also been used colloquially to describe being overly excited or obsessed with something.

This practice has some debate around its psychological and physical impacts but is described by some as a way to explore pleasure more deeply and alter their relationship with their own sexual responses.