Edging is a sexual practice that involves cycles of stimulation to the point of orgasm before stopping and starting again. It aims to extend a persons sexual enjoyment for longer periods and may intensify the experience. Both males and females might use edging as a way to avoid premature ejaculation. According to the International Society for Sexual Medicine, edging can increase the intensity of orgasm in some people, making the climax more satisfying. Edging can be performed alone or with others, and anyone might engage in edging, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation.

There are several ways to perform edging, but they all follow similar steps that include experiencing stimulation to the point just before an orgasm, stopping stimulation, or changing intensity to avoid a climax, waiting for a short time, increasing stimulation to the edge again, and repeating the steps until wanting to. Edging can involve repeating this cycle several times.

People may try edging for several reasons. It can make sexual activity last longer, which may be desirable for some couples. Edging may provide increased opportunity for individuals or sexual partners to explore their sexuality, including new ways to touch or pleasure themselves or one another. Lastly, some people feel that edging allows them to experience more sexual pleasure and more intense orgasms.

Edging is a safe sexual practice that may have benefits for some individuals and couples. However, if you decide to practice edging with a sexual partner, it is important to have a conversation about the idea beforehand. While prolonging a sexual experience may be desirable for some people, it might not be of interest to everyone.