Apart From Warming Up, This Is The Importance Of Foreplay Before Intimate Relations

Illustration of the importance of foreplay before sex (Freepik/yalalya)

YOGYAKARTA Foreplay is also known as the heating' phase of sexual activity that aims to create sexual arousal and the desire to have sex. That way, the two couples feel excited, excited, and fully ready to have sex.

Foreplay is also known as outercourse, namely physical activity but involves mental or verbal factors. In every sexual experience, foreplay is important for couples to feel emotionally and physiologically comfortable. Furthermore, foreplay is intended for a number of aspects, including below.

Sex and relationship expert Melissa Stone, reported by VerywellMind, Sunday, May 28, said that foreplay is not only about physical touch. But also about creating a sense of connection and intimacy between partners. You and your partner need to experiment with different types of foreplay to find out which one fits.

Often, foreplay is very beneficial for women. Because it usually takes longer to reach the level of passion needed for orgasm. Foreplay also creates vaginal lubrication that is important for comfort in sex. Not only that, when blood foreplay flows heavily into the clitoris which makes it erect and is needed in reaching orgasm.

In relationships, especially sexual relations, couples need to align with each other so that they are both comfortable and reach satisfaction. Women's sexual trainer Mangala Holland said foreplay helps both couples to align their needs with each other and build joy.

It also creates emotional and energetic relationships, which are very important for sexual fulfillment. Foreplay results in anticipation, and desire and helps increase pleasure and sensation. It can also really help to restart sparks in long-term relationships, Holland added.

According to research, sex will last longer when they combine broader activities. This needs to be done rather than making your partner feel wrong. So offer certain movements or certain activities before doing so.

Holland added, before feeling ready for penetration, couples must communicate with each other and explain the most harmonious and preferred warming.

Foreplay is not purely physical activity. But it also helps prepare the mind for sex. With warming activity, triggers the release of oxytocin which is often known as the hormone of love, reduces levels of cortisol, and relaxes you.

Foreplay also helps the body prepare for sex by increasing heart rate and pulse and widening blood vessels in the genitals. This evokes the body, and stimulates the sexual sensitivity zone.

Lastly, sex expert and Charlotte Johnson's relationship, says it's important for you and your partner to compromise and find a suitable middle ground for both of you. Communicate openly and honestly because interest in sexual intercourse can change all the time so that each person can align with each other.