These are caresses of a sexual nature, but without penetration. Passionate hugs, kisses, erotic massage, light playful touches and even mutual masturbation — all this refers to petting. Although the word is used infrequently in everyday life, most people have done it at least once.
Many couples forget about this pleasant practice over time. And in vain, because it brings no less pleasure than sexual intercourse. Orgasm is harder to get here, but it's possible. It all depends on your sexuality and knowledge of erogenous zones — your own and your partner's.
Scientists distinguish Petting / A. Ellis, A. Abarbanel (Eds.). The Encyclopaedia of Sexual Behaviour three types.
Any caresses above the waist belong to this type, it does not matter — in clothes or without. The genitals are not touched at the same time.
Necking will give special pleasure to those who have erogenous zones located in the upper part of the body: neck, shoulders, chest, stomach.
These are caresses through the clothes of any parts of the body, including below the waist. This option is ideal if you and your partner are in a public place. Although in a home environment, such a practice can be great to excite.
Partners can caress each other naked, go below the waist, masturbate and use sex toys.
Unlike penetration caresses, petting is easy to try anywhere. In a cafe, cinema, a dark corner of the park or a fitting room booth.
It can be argued that people also have sex in public places for the sake of thrills. But if you are seen during sexual intercourse, it will be at least unpleasant, and at most they will attract The Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, Article 135 "Depraved acts" for lewd acts Resolution of the Plenum of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation No. 16 dated December 4, 2014 "On judicial practice in cases of crimes against sexual integrity and sexual freedom of the individual" , for example, if children notice you. But kisses and hugs are unlikely to confuse someone as much.
You can try a lot of options:
There may be other caresses, it all depends on the imagination of the partners.
Without penetration, the chance of catching an STI or getting pregnant is much lower. Only those who engage in deep petting and touch the partner's genitals in the process are at risk. Microbes that cause sexually transmitted diseases are hiding Understanding sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) / WebMD in semen, blood and vaginal secretions, very rarely in saliva.
To make sure you are fully armed, here are some simple recommendations:
Many do not even think about the fact that the caresses of fingers, earlobes, abdomen or inner thighs can bring unreal pleasure.
Erogenous zones are different for everyone. To make a partner really nice, you need to know them. It is possible to find them only in a practical way, because sometimes even the owner himself does not know about some of them.
Keep in mind that the same part of the body reacts differently to stimulation. For example, biting the nipples can cause discomfort, but light touches to them with lips and heating with breath — on the contrary.
If you are not sure about your partner or for some reason do not want to have sex with him yet, give preference to petting. This is an independent practice Petting: what is it and are there any health risks? / NetDoctor , and it doesn't have to end with penetration.
Besides, petting will allow you to get to know a person better. If, in response to caresses, he immediately puts his hands in your pants, and you don't want that, think about whether you need to continue such a relationship.
Their choice is huge and definitely does not end with dildos and vibrators. Of course, they can also be used, but pay attention to less hackneyed options for stimulating not only the genitals, but also other erogenous zones.
For example, pads or clips on nipples, massage oils, handcuffs, satin ribbons, feathers.
