outercourse” refers to sex that isn’t intercourse and doesn’t involve penetration. It can include kissing, touching, erotic massage and using sex toys, just to name a few options
Penetration isn’t the end all when it comes to sex. And while, sure, it can feel good to have someone (or something) inside you, penetrative sex simply isn’t what brings everyone over the hump to, you know, orgasm. In fact, there are plenty of people out there who don’t really enjoy penetrative sex. And even for those who do enjoy it, there’s something to be said about dedicating time to exploring and experimenting with pleasure that isn’t all about going in deep.
“Many prefer outer course for various reasons. “For example, non-penetrative sex helps one explore their body or their partner’s body more intimately.” Sex without penetration helps switch up the monotony of penetrative sex as well, and can allow people to engage in new kinds of sex-pleasure or sexual fantasies.
Alternatively, you might also want another option aside from penetrative sex due to trauma, body dysphoria, or other medical conditions that make penetrative sex uncomfortable, whatever part of the spectrum you fall on when it comes to your non-penetrative sexual desires, there are plenty of sex positions out there that will be perfect for you to try, either with a partner or all on your own.
Each takes the focus off penetration and instead puts the emphasis on make-out sessions, clitoral sex toys, dry humping, and more. In the end, there’s a good chance you’ll have discovered new ways of getting off that you didn’t even know were possible.