Foreplay
Sexual foreplay is defined as erotic
stimulation preceding sexual
intercourse. Foreplay can encompass
a wide range of activities,
including hugging, fondling,
undressing, kissing, petting, and
performing oral sex. Why is foreplay
so important? First of all, men who
cuddle and kiss their partners and
know how to enjoy sensitive foreplay
will often find that their partners
will not only enjoy sexual
intercourse more, but will also see
their partners reach orgasm more
easily. Most women need prolonged
stimulation in order to reach a
state of complete arousal, and
foreplay will provide them with the
required stimulation.
Great foreplay involves both mental
and physical tactics. In general
most women will agree that good
sexual encounters should include
long and sensual foreplay. A more
vigilant form of foreplay will bring
increased pleasure to both partners,
and make the whole lovemaking
experience more enjoyable.
Foreplay Tips
First
and foremost, adequate foreplay is
essential to a woman’s satisfaction
and her ability to achieve orgasm.
Women need extended stimulation to
reach optimal arousal. Many women
have difficulty reaching orgasm or
experience dissatisfaction with
their sexual adventures and often
the only cause of these difficulties
is the lack of adequate foreplay.
Effective foreplay will make your
partner feel that you care about
them and needs.
As part
of a broader sexual interaction,
foreplay is considered to be an
essential component that stimulates
and prepares the body and the
mind/emotions to move through the
phases of the sexual response cycle
in preparation for orgasm.
Setting the mood
Foreplay can start upon waking up in
the morning. It can be important to
set the mood hours in advance. Not
only will this make you partner feel
great about themselves, it can also
drive you wild with anticipation. Be
great at foreplay by paying
attention to romantic details.
Creating the right environment for
sexual intercourse can be crucial,
especially at mature stages in the
relationship. For example, make sure
the room is warm, the lighting
subdued, and the sheets clean.
The Erogenous Zones
Touch is a key element of foreplay
because the surface of the body is
covered with many receptor cells
(nerve endings) that transmit
pleasurable sensations to the brain.
Some parts of the body, particularly
the clitoris, penis, nipples,
fingertips, palms, lips, tongues,
and soles of the feet have more
densely packed nerve endings.
Light Touching
Many people also find light touching
or tickling of the surface of the
skin to be especially stimulating.
Back rubs and massages(with or
without massage oil or other
artificial lubrication) are
considered to be very erotic by
some. Others prefer more intensive
hand to body caressing and
exploration of the erogenous zones,
commonly referred to as petting.
Kissing as Foreplay
Many people find kissing to be the
fundamental act of foreplay.
Generally, kissing is considered to
be an extremely intimate and
pleasurable act because it involves
direct face-to-face contact and
because the mucous membranes that
cover the lips and mouth have an
especially dense supply of nerve
endings. Some individuals are
particularly sensitive around their
ears, inner thighs, or lower
stomach, while breasts and nipples
(for both women and men) often are
highly preferred places for
caressing and oral stimulation.
Mental Stimulation
It is sometimes said that the human
body's most erogenous zone is the
mind. Foreplay, as a result, is not
merely an issue of physical
stimulation but also one of
emotional and mental stimulation.
Some people, for example, are
stimulated by the physical location
and setting in which foreplay
occurs.
For
some, public displays of affection
are highly erotic. Most people are
also responsive to verbal
stimulation and can become aroused
by compliments and strong
expressions of affection and caring.
Some have personal fantasies about
particular locations or activities
that they find highly stimulating
(e.g., a warm fireplace on a cold
night). Consequently, arranging
locations or the role-playing of
particular desired interactions
(sometimes in costume) may be
incorporated into foreplay.
Foreplay Requires Open
Communication
Some fantasies may involve
activities or circumstances, such as
acts of dominance or submission.
Generally, these activities require
open communication and a willingness
to appease one's partner. For some
people, even light to moderate pain
may be stimulating. Biting or light
scratching are common acts of
foreplay, but some people prefer
spanking or other forms of light
physical punishment.
Bondage is also considered quite
arousing by some people. Acceptance
or rejection of these behaviors
varies, and unless a behavior is
mutually enjoyable it will not
contribute to providing the pleasure
and sense of deep relaxation that is
the central function of foreplay in
human sexual interaction.
The
basic ingredients of foreplay are
physical and mental/emotional
stimulation, trust, and the
expression of caring. Acts of
foreplay that some individuals or
couples find highly erotic may be
completely unacceptable to others.
Consequently, open discussion,
sensitivity, and acceptance are
vital to a healthy approach to
foreplay.
A time of
Learning
Another reason foreplay is important
is for the learning experience.
Foreplay is the perfect time to
spend understanding what your
partner likes and dislikes without
asking.
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Foreplay Concepts
Seduce
your partner like it was the first
time you made love. Do not assume
that the sex is available.
Tease
your partner even when the time and
conditions does not afford you the
ability to make love.
Never
forget the stimulation qualities of
an erotic massage.
Stimulate your mate through sight,
sound, touch, smell and taste to get
the most benefits.
Erogenous zones can be stimulated in
public without drawing attention.
Many find this highly erotic.
Sex
toys, dressing up, watching and
adult movie are often good forms of
foreplay providing that both
partners enjoy these things.
The
whole body is sexual. Touch and kiss
new places, stimulate the mind by
being sensitive and creative.
Keep
things changing, just because one's
like their nipples pinched tonight
does not mean that want them pinch
during every session. You can watch,
hear or feel your partners reaction
to know whether or not it is right
at that given time. Be very
receptive to your partner.
Sources
of Information: Discovery Health,
Askmen.com, Real Sex Tips
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