The higher the tension, the bigger the bang – this applies not only to bursting balloons or lightning and thunder, but also to orgasms. The sex practice "edging" takes advantage of this phenomenon and promises a powerful release through targeted tension building. The best part: you need nothing but patience and a little self-control, and you too can experience your Big Bang, where sparks fly. We'll show you which simple techniques and maneuvers will help you achieve an explosive orgasm and why it's sometimes worth stopping before things get too good.
Edging – Do(n’t) Stop Me Now!
With edging, you'll experience unimaginable climaxes – just wait and see! Seriously, waiting is essential with this practice. Edging is about steadily building arousal and pushing it (almost) to the extreme (hence the name "edge"). But just before climax, a pause is taken before the whole process is repeated until the anticipation becomes unbearable and one is finally allowed to ejaculate.
This method promises not only very intense orgasms but also greater stamina during sex. Very similar to this practice is the "squeeze technique," in which one stops just before ejaculation and squeezes the penis at the base of the glans with the hand (hence the name "squeeze"). With both methods, it is important to be well-versed in one's own pleasure threshold in order to stop before the "point of no return"—the moment when the orgasm can no longer be stopped.
In fact, exploring one's own arousal seems to pay off for many men. They masturbate as a form of training to last longer during sex. Edging promises not only increased stamina and a longer erection, but also many other benefits, especially for people with vulvas.
Delay orgasm and never "fall short" again
With edging, you can get even more out of your climax; with a little practice, you'll experience a kind of "more-gasm"! Do you know that feeling when you come quickly, but the high fades immediately and it just doesn't feel truly satisfying? With edging, you experience the opposite: By pushing your arousal to the absolute limit, your orgasm becomes more intense, and you ignite a real firework display of pleasure at the grand finale. This also has a psychological basis: Because you deny yourself your climax for so long, you want it all the more. When you finally allow yourself to experience it, it feels like a true release that you've earned. Patience brings roses – and unparalleled pleasure!
Enjoy the anticipation instead of quickly releasing pressure.
Edging is worthwhile not only for the mind-blowing orgasms, but for the entire pleasurable experience. The journey is the destination – and the more time you take for it, the more you'll get out of your trip. Consciously prolonging pleasure instead of chasing a quick orgasm can be a great exercise in experiencing sexuality more mindfully and discovering new facets of it. A quick (solo) session is great for relaxing and relieving stress, and that's perfectly fine. But sex should be more than just a means to an end; orgasms aren't just a pressure valve for half-heartedly letting off steam, but also a form of self-care, a way to consciously do something good for yourself. With edging, you consciously enjoy yourself and might even discover new facets of yourself and your pleasure.
Edging: Pampering for the Vulva
The start-stop method isn't just helpful for erection problems or premature ejaculation: Waiting for orgasm is also worthwhile for people with vulvas. They can't reach climax through penetration alone, but rely on additional stimulation with toys, hands, or tongue. Edging, however, helps people with vulvas achieve greater pleasure, as it deliberately (almost) pushes arousal to its peak. This makes sex – whether alone or with a partner – even more pleasurable and fulfilling.
